News & events

Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2025

SCAR project helps North Canterbury farms fight erosion, improve soil health, and build trust through expert advice, planting, and community support.

Date: Tue, 20 May 2025

There's an increased interest in dairy conversions and intensification in Waitaha Canterbury. What are the drivers and what does this mean for the environment?

Date: Wed, 14 May 2025

An army of beetles released into a South Canterbury farm will live in manure for the next decade to help clean up waterways.

Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2025

Stuart Neill's commitment to sustainable dairy farming has won him the Regional Supreme Award at the Canterbury Ballance Farm Environment Awards (BFEA).

Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2025

We have withdrawn the Land use change on the margins of lowland Canterbury braided rivers, 2012-2019, Report No. R21/05 report after community concerns.

Date: Wed, 6 Nov 2024

A South Canterbury community group has enlisted the help of dung beetles to improve water and soil quality in their catchment.

Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2024

Waimate District Council is monitoring its water supply to the area following a rise in nitrate levels.

Date: Mon, 7 Oct 2024

There are many ways that farmers can access water in dry times without affecting river levels.

Date: Tue, 27 Aug 2024

The Cheviot community is getting behind efforts to rejuvenate the Jed River catchment.

Date: Tue, 13 Aug 2024

Pest plants could become more widespread in future years, landowners can take action to help protect their assets.

Date: Mon, 12 Aug 2024

South Canterbury farmers Martin and Thomas Cochrane's award-winning kale and beet crops are great examples of good management practices for winter grazing.

Date: Thu, 8 Aug 2024

If you own a private drinking water source, you’re responsible for its maintenance and water testing. Tips for looking after your supply.