Around 200 beetles have been released near Staveley to help control an invasive vine threatening native forests.
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African love grass is a fast‑spreading pest threatening farms and biodiversity in Canterbury. Learn how to spot it and stop it spreading.
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Learn how SHMAK kits help Canterbury communities monitor stream health, following a workshop where native fish were unexpectedly discovered.
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Our biodiversity and biosecurity staff spent five days in February tackling invasive weeds, protecting the Upper Ōhau catchment.
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A new GIS mapping tool analysing 60+ years of braided river bird data reveals declining tōrea populations in Waitaha Canterbury.
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Biosecurity Advisory Group applications open in Waitaha Canterbury. Apply by 30 March to help shape pest management and protect our region’s biodiversity.
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Two summer interns have helped strengthen long‑standing partnerships and advance key biodiversity projects.
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Te Rōhutu Whio students restore Te Repo o Papatahora wetland, planting natives and learning kaitiakitanga alongside rūnanga and restoration partners.
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Marine scientist Dr Joyce Yager has constructed multi-platform ‘marine hotels’ in Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour, which offer clues about the harbour's health.
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Apply now for three Canterbury funds supporting community projects that restore nature, improve waterways, and deliver local environmental outcomes.
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A 43ha Blythe Valley site is protected to help native birds and waterways. Learn more about this restoration and what it means for the catchment.
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Crate Day is one of the most vulnerable times of the year for some of the world's most rarest birds - and they're nesting right under our feet.