Our data show nitrate concentrations in groundwater are increasing in much of Waitaha Canterbury. We’re taking action to reverse these trends.
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Upper Waitaki water quality shows mixed results; action underway to reduce nutrients, protect lakes, and guide future land and water decisions.
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Our 2024 annual groundwater quality survey showed an increase in E. coli detections and a majority of wells with increasing nitrate concentration trends.
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Birds known for their mythical status are taking refuge at a newly restored wetland around Aotearoa’s largest lagoon.
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Controlling 2000 hectares of weeds surrounding Canterbury's largest lagoon is the mission to improve water quality for future generations.
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A farmer-led approach delivered by Amuri Irrigation Company (AIC) is improving local water quality in North Canterbury's Amuri Basin.
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SCAR project helps North Canterbury farms fight erosion, improve soil health, and build trust through expert advice, planting, and community support.
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Our team lead for water and land in North Canterbury, Andrew Arps, speaks to need-to-know information this winter and introduces two new recruits.
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An army of beetles released into a South Canterbury farm will live in manure for the next decade to help clean up waterways.
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A Waikākahi farming family has funding support from its local water zone committee to restore the Hossack Wetland and protect one of the world's rarest birds.
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Making sure your bore is well-maintained and contaminant-free is crucial for protecting your family and property residents from illness.
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We’re lucky to be home to some of the most beautiful lakes, Love Our Lakes celebrates the protection of freshwater across the Mackenzie and Waitaki regions.