News & events

Date: Wed, 7 May 2025

Hornwort (Ceratophyllum demersum) is an invasive pest in Canterbury, and we need your help to report sightings.

Date: Thu, 8 May 2025

Our Waitarakao project partners and the community are now busy implementing it – one plant, one trap, and one beach clean-up at a time.

Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2025

A sanctuary for Canterbury mudfish will be protected, thanks to funding support from the Waimakariri Water Zone Committee.

Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2025

We've undertaken the first phase of targeted wilding willow control across more than 270 hectares in the Upper Waitaki region.

Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2025

SCAR project helps North Canterbury farms fight erosion, improve soil health, and build trust through expert advice, planting, and community support.

Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2025

Read the latest updates on a factory wastewater spill at Saltwater Creek in North Canterbury.

Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2025

In collaboration with project partners, we have won a Local Government NZ Excellence Award for the Our Waitarakao catchment strategy.

Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2025

Upper Waitaki water quality shows mixed results; action underway to reduce nutrients, protect lakes, and guide future land and water decisions.

Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2025

The last meeting of the triennium focused on our Climate Action Plan, private well testing, and water quality and level reports.

Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2025

77% of Canterbury swim sites are safe this summer. Check LAWA for weekly updates, toxic algae alerts and long-term grades before diving in.

Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2025

From keeping nesting birds safe to reducing pest numbers, six initiatives protecting the Hurunui environment are receiving a funding boost.

Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2025

Get your irrigation system ready for summer. Tips to boost efficiency, cut costs, protect water quality and meet your Farm Environment Plan audit.