News & events

Date: Thu, 4 May 2023

We have signed a memorandum of understanding with the University of Canterbury to collaborate on projects that will benefit our environment.

Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2023

Find out about Millie's award-winning solution to stop microplastics from entering our waterways.

Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2022

Enviroschool students across Waitaha recently celebrated their sustainability journeys at Burnside Primary School as part of the annual Enviro-leaders Hui.

Date: Wed, 19 Oct 2022

The Hakataramea Sustainability Collective will run a three-year biodiversity education project, led by intermediate students in the Waitaki Valley.

Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2022

Students wowed our judges with their innovative ideas at the NIWA Science and Technology Fair.

Date: Mon, 12 Sep 2022

Students from two Rolleston schools have been busy during Kids Discovery Plant-out days with Te Taumutu Rūnanga in Te Waihora catchment.

Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2022

Te Kōrari, our new People's Panel offers more opportunities for community participation, by way of short online surveys.

Date: Wed, 18 May 2022

Timaru Boys' High School students spent a day analysing water samples in the Ōpihi catchment.

Date: Wed, 9 Mar 2022

Our Youth Rōpū had a big 2021 and have recently published their annual update, which reflects on their achievements over the last year.

Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2021

Our Youth Rōpū is seeking applications for seven new members to represent Canterbury and mana whenua.

Date: Tue, 8 Sep 2020

The winners of the Timaru Great Blue Fish Hunt competition have been announced. Congratulations to all entrants for learning about stormwater over the holidays.

Date: Tue, 3 Dec 2019

Regional winners at the 2019 Science Fair recently got the chance to present their projects to our Councillors and staff, with an overall winner crowned.