News & events

Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2023

The Waimakariri Water Zone Committee has three new women joining its ranks as chair, deputy, and youth representative.

Date: Fri, 3 Mar 2023

Lots of great conversations about water quality were had at a recent pop-up day at Te Puna-a-Taka/Lake Clearwater.

Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2023

Work is underway to ensure the highway between Twizel and Ōmarama stays beautiful and rubbish is removed from unsightly borrow pits.

Date: Thu, 12 Jan 2023

Long-term grades for Corsair Bay, Diamond Harbour Beach, Rāpaki Bay, Purau Bay changed to poor prior to this summer. Find out more about water monitoring

Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2022

The water zone committee has been updated on the water quality of Waitaki lakes.

Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2022

A review of efforts to address water quality issues in the Hinds catchment is a chance to celebrate, and 're-set'.

Date: Thu, 24 Nov 2022

Biosecurity officer Lauren Piket is training her dog to join her in the field.

Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2022

A new fund, developed in partnership with the Christchurch Foundation, will provide support for individuals and groups protecting our environment.

Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2022

Residents in Lake Ōhau village have grown native seedlings as part of the area’s regeneration project in the wake of the devastating wildfire in 2020.

Date: Thu, 10 Nov 2022

We have responded to multiple chemical spills at a site in Woolston, with help from other agencies.

Date: Fri, 28 Oct 2022

Illegal rubbish pits can affect soil and water quality - and are costly to clean up.

Date: Thu, 13 Oct 2022

Water samples taken from the Ōtūwharekai Ashburton Lakes and streams over the past year confirm that water quality remains a concern.