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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We're backing the shy matuku-hūrepo for Bird of the Year to raise awareness for wetland health and protect one of Aotearoa’s rarest native birds.
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Calling all volunteers and 4WD enthusiasts! Join us for our riverside clean-up, just in time for bird nesting season.
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A decades-long dream for braided river care groups across Waitaha Canterbury has come to life with the launch of a new GIS-based mapping platform.
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We have confirmed the nominations for those who will be standing in the 2025 local election.
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Many decisions were made at the 600th Canterbury Regional Council meeting, including allowing pets on buses.
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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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We’re clearing the air on smoky chimneys and what the rules really mean for Waitaha Canterbury households.
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Our Councillors have decided to provide feedback on the Government's RMA national direction package, with a focus on forestry and freshwater management.
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In collaboration with project partners, we have won a Local Government NZ Excellence Award for the Our Waitarakao catchment strategy.
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A catch crop, like Italian ryegrass or oats, can absorb nitrogen and prevent nitrate leaching and nutrient runoff.
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This Biosecurity Week, we’re celebrating the people and groups across Waitaha Canterbury working hard to protect and restore our unique biodiversity.