News & events

Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2026

You have a chance to win $100 by taking part in the Great Willowherb Hunt, running until 28 February.

Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2026

Years of wilding pine removal at Craigieburn helped limit wildfire damage in 2024. Learn how removing wilding pines early can reduce fire risk.

Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2025

Meet the marine robot revolutionising marine pest control in Lyttelton Harbour—safer, smarter biosecurity to protect Aotearoa’s marine ecosystems.

Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2025

Freshwater pests can ruin valuable ecosystems. Check, Clean, Dry to prevent pest invasions in our local waterways.

Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2025

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.

Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2025

Takapō Regional Park’s native plants are thriving, replacing pest trees and restoring biodiversity through careful planning and partnership with mana whenua.

Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2025

We're doing a controlled spray of willows in the Ahuriri catchment this summer as part of efforts to improve the health of waterways feeding into Lake Benmore.

Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2025

Banks Peninsula residents can attend an info session about Chilean needle grass on 9 December, after it was found in Kākakaiau Robinsons Bay.

Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2025

Whaka-Ora Pest Project volunteers around Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour are trapping pests to protect native wildlife like tūī, kererū, wētā, and lizards.

Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2025

The government has provided extra funding to ramp up work to control wilding pines in the Mackenzie Basin.

Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2025

Read about key decisions from the latest council meeting on Wednesday, 27 August 2025.

Date: Tue, 26 Aug 2025

Community and partnership drive Whakaraupō / Lyttelton Harbour’s restoration - learn more about their work, the plan, and key projects underway.