Love Our Lakes urges visitors to Mackenzie and Waitaki to protect iconic waterways this summer by taking simple steps to keep lakes clean and healthy.
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Sign up for the latest newsScientist Dr Adrian Meredith has made history, being the first regional council staff member to win a respected national award.
For a healthier environment, do your bit to help keep our stormwater clean when out and about our region this summer.
Banks Peninsula residents can attend an info session about Chilean needle grass on 9 December, after it was found in Kākakaiau Robinsons Bay.
How healthy is that stream? We have monitoring kits available to help you find out how healthy the streams are in your area.
How healthy is that stream? We have monitoring kits available to help you find out.
Two farmers in Hororata have switched from intensive winter grazing to hay bale grazing and are seeing amazing results.
Whaka-Ora Pest Project volunteers around Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour are trapping pests to protect native wildlife like tūī, kererū, wētā, and lizards.
Hands-on workshop in Timaru inspires locals to restore wetlands, improve water quality, and strengthen South Canterbury’s environment and communities.
The Te Waihora Group has won the Te Waka o Aoraki trophy at the Canterbury Aoraki Conservation Board awards for the Whakaora Te Waikēkēwai project.
Canterbury farmers are trialling hay bale grazing to cut winter mud, protect soil health, reduce nutrient loss, and improve animal welfare outcomes.
Longstanding advocate of freshwater and mahinga kai, Karl Russell was presented with a Canterbury Regional Council Outstanding Contribution Award