News & events

Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2023

A recent study of vertical land movement has shed new light on the extent and speed of sea-level rise happening in parts of Christchurch.

Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2023

Get to know our four new Ashburton staff members.

Date: Tue, 4 Jul 2023

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

Date: Mon, 29 May 2023

A plan is being made to restore the health of Waitarakao Washdyke Lagoon, and we want the community's input.

Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2023

We have published two new reports into fish communities, documenting reductions in the abundance of several key species.

Date: Wed, 5 Apr 2023

A Bioblitz at Muriwai o Whata Coopers Lagoon has helped collect important information about the area's species.

Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2023

Read the latest update on the tuna stranding near Taumutu Beach and Te Waihora.

Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2023

In early April we start work on securing the pipes at Waitarakao Washdyke. This will provide protection for the pipes and reduce the flooding risk.

Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2023

A project taking a deep dive into understanding the seabed and marine ecosystems around Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū/Banks Peninsula is underway.

Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2023

The coastline from Waiau-toa Clarence River to Waimate has been captured in 3D by LiDAR (light detection and ranging) via Land Information New Zealand.

Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2022

A mana whenua-led project involving the construction of a wetland near Ngāti Moki Marae has taken a significant step forward.

Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2022

Alliance Smithfield meat plant has been sentenced to pay $57,000 for unlawfully discharging a contaminant near Waitarakao Washdyke Lagoon.