To reduce the amount of farm plastics ending up at the landfill, recycling old or unwanted water tanks has become more accessible and easier to manage.
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If you have a private water supply, making sure you test your drinking water regularly is the best way to protect your household's health.
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Ross Hawthorne spotted an invasive plant beside the Hakatere Ashburton River. It started an epic five-year planting journey.
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Hybrid bale grazing helps Canterbury farmers adapt to wet winters, protect soil health, boost cow nutrition, and create a more flexible wintering system.
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Pest trapping and native planting is making Canterbury's South Rakaia a more attractive home for our native forest birds.
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Thanks to recent support from the Ashburton Water Zone Committee, a local group is able to increase their pest control efforts.
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Dense nassella infestations were found near Duntroon and Kurow. Learn about this pest and how to prevent its spread in South Canterbury.
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A small, but dedicated group of volunteers are working tirelessly to establish a Mid Canterbury wetland for future generations to enjoy.
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Greenstreet Creek has experienced problems with low flow that caused harm to aquatic life. Planning is underway to be better prepared this summer.
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The Te Matapuna Girl Guides were taken on an educational tour of the Ashburton hāpua bird platform.
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Since 2014, we have been funding holly control work in Ashburton’s Alford Forest.
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The Ashburton Water Zone Committee is supporting a trial using biochar to help improve water quality at Lake Hood.