News & events

Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2022

Te Kōrari, our new People's Panel offers more opportunities for community participation, by way of short online surveys.

Date: Thu, 2 Jun 2022

Responding to criticism from Greenpeace, Environment Canterbury says it has always acknowledged the extent of the water quality challenge in our waterways.

Date: Wed, 18 May 2022

Timaru Boys' High School students spent a day analysing water samples in the Ōpihi catchment.

Date: Tue, 17 May 2022

A pest control project will reduce predation and help increase the cover of native trees and plants.

Date: Mon, 9 May 2022 by Lucy Millar, Chair OTOP Water Zone Committee

Ōrāri Temuka Ōpihi Pareora (OTOP) Water Zone Committee Chair, Lucy Millar, encourages those on private water supplies to make the most of free testing events.

Date: Fri, 6 May 2022

Ōhau Conversation Trust chair discusses a willow removal operation the Upper Waitaki Water Zone Committee is supporting at Lake Middleton.

Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2022

Some important work is happening underground at Te Puna-a-Taka/Lake Clearwater, to provide valuable insights into the health of the water.

Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2022

Myrtle rust has been discovered on the Chatham Islands which could affect garden plants. Know what to look out for and what to do.

Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2022

The Hakatere / Ashburton River consent review process is making progress, with 61 consent reviews now decided.

Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2022

A collaborative project in Windwhistle will help preserve and protect a variety of species on a precious bluff.

Date: Wed, 9 Mar 2022

The Waitaha Action to Impact Fund is proud to support 20 community groups across Waitaha. Find out more about some of the successful applicants.

Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2022

Heading to the Ashburton/Ōtuwharekai lakes this summer? Keep an eye out for warning buoys that signal important monitoring equipment is nearby.