Canterbury’s latest groundwater survey shows fewer E. coli detections, but nitrate levels remain a long-term challenge across the region.
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Sign up for the latest newsWe monitor 52 freshwater and 47 coastal swimming sites each summer, find out the long-term results based on five years of sampling.
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.
As dry conditions continue and irrigation season begins, we're asking farmers to keep a close watch on water restrictions and meet their consent conditions.
Get your irrigation system ready for summer. Improve efficiency, cut costs, protect water quality and meet Farm Environment Plan audit requirements.
Annual monitoring provides an updated picture of Upper Waitaki water quality, long-term trends and where further action is needed.
There are many ways that farmers can access water in dry times without affecting river levels.
The Christchurch business carried out a major five-year stormwater system transformation which will help the environment.
Whitebait season is here. Find out the latest whitebait fishing rules, what structures are allowed, and how you can help protect Canterbury's rivers and native
The Environment Court has ruled that the Managed Aquifer Recharge scheme can expand in mid-Canterbury, subject to revised consent conditions.
Environmental DNA testing revealed native fish survived February's devastating flood in Te Wharau Stream, offering hope for the stream's biodiversity.
Free Paddle Safe event in Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour helped Cantabrians build confidence on the water through hands-on safety activities and expert guidance.