News & events

Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2025

We've undertaken the first phase of targeted wilding willow control across more than 270 hectares in the Upper Waitaki region.

Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2025

A sanctuary for Canterbury mudfish will be protected, thanks to funding support from the Waimakariri Water Zone Committee.

Date: Thu, 8 May 2025

Our Waitarakao project partners and the community are now busy implementing it – one plant, one trap, and one beach clean-up at a time.

Date: Wed, 7 May 2025

Hornwort (Ceratophyllum demersum) is an invasive pest in Canterbury, and we need your help to report sightings.

Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2025

Making sure your bore is well-maintained and contaminant-free is crucial for protecting your family and property residents from illness.

Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2025

Find out what’s being done to protect some of our most endangered fish in the Upper Waitaki catchment.

Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2025

At the heart of the Mackenzie Basin, a nesting colony of a famous bird indicates how community action and nature can respond when we care for our lakes.

Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2025

An algal bloom, Karenia longicanalis, is found in Camp Bay. It can be harmful to fish but isn't toxic to humans. MPI issued no warning. Monitoring continues.

Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2025 by Kaikōura Water Zone Committee chair Ted Howard

Kaikōura Water Zone Committee chair Ted Howard discusses a new series of Kaikōura maps that will offer valuable insights for the community.

Date: Fri, 28 Feb 2025

A new report is giving us a better understanding of how much water is being used in Canterbury.

Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2025

Scientists from our Water and Land team have investigated reports of increased algal growth around the Rakaia River mouth.

Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2025

Our compliance staff are active on the ground in Lower Waihao following elevated nitrate concentrations in a rural water scheme last year.