News & events

Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2022

The Mid-Canterbury Catchment Collective (MCCC) has appointed a coordinator with funding from the Ashburton Water Zone Committee.

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, 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.

Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2021

A field trip to Clareview’s regenerative farm system highlights the importance of pasture and how choosing the right mixture can improve soil health.

Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2021

A research project about historical land use in the Ashburton district builds a better picture of how land has been used in the past.

Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2021

The Ashburton Water Zone Committee welcomes Adi Avnit, Clare Buchanan and Sidinei Teixera.

Date: Wed, 28 Jul 2021

A new report has found that significant reductions in nutrient loads will be required to preserve water quality in the Ashburton Ōtuwharekai lakes.

Date: Thu, 17 Jun 2021

Regional Land Transport Plan 2021-31 seeks resilience to extreme events and fewer emissions.

Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2021

Harrison Spraying Services Limited has been fined $120,000 after contaminating a water race which subsequently killed hundreds of fish.

Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2021

Community, industry and regional government are working together to restore native biodiversity values to a stream in the Ashburton region.

Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2021 by William Thomas, Chair, Ashburton Water Zone Committee

Ashburton Water Zone Committee Chair William Thomas talks about his visit to Lake Clearwater and the challenge of preserving our high-country environment.

Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2020

New pathways, fencing and tracks around the mouth of the Hakatere/Ashburton River are improving the environment for the many native birds that inhabit the area.