News & events

Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2023 by Glen Smith, Ōrāri Temuka Ōpihi Pareora (OTOP) Water Zone Committee chair

Chair, Glen Smith, outlines key areas of work the OTOP Water Zone Committee is supporting.

Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2023

Get to know our four new Ashburton staff members.

Date: Wed, 9 Aug 2023

We have released two new reports showing that we need to improve land management to achieve the water quality improvements the community is seeking.

Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2023

We saw positive results during mid-season monitoring flights in July for winter grazing over Waimakariri and Ashburton regions.

Date: Thu, 20 Jul 2023

A mahinga kai field trip recently held at three spots along the Cust catchment in Waimakariri highlighted the importance of our natural resources.

Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2023

Our staff recently visited Lake Tekapo School to talk to the tamariki about changes happening in their local park – Takapō Regional Park.

Date: Fri, 7 Jul 2023

Read about this Waimakariri farmer's innovative herd refining method, part of a Next Generation Farming project.

Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2023

From 1 July this year, new minimum flow rules come into effect that will ensure more water stays in the river at times of low flow

Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2023

Noise can impact our enjoyment within Greater Christchurch and it is important to ensure any nuisance noise effects are well managed.

Date: Tue, 4 Jul 2023

Help shape our region’s future by taking part in our extended engagement process.

Date: Tue, 4 Jul 2023

Waimakariri Water Zone Committee Chair Carolyne Latham gives an update from the zone, including some new projects in the works.

Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2023

Alongside the Waimakariri Water Zone Committee, we are supporting three new projects in the district and a set of environmental awards.