News & events

Date: Mon, 11 Mar 2024 by Kōrero nā te awa Rakitata – Stories from the Rangitata River

Taking a collaborative approach to weed management is ensuring the best outcome for the Rangitata River.

Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2024

Ministry for Environment’s approved funding for St Andrews Beach landfill clean up.

Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2024

Read about the recent improvements made to Timaru's MyWay service.

Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2023

Hear the latest update on Our Waitarakao - a project to improve the health of the Waitarakao Washdyke Lagoon Catchment in South Canterbury.

Date: Fri, 8 Dec 2023 by Kōrero nā te awa Rakitata – Stories from the Rangitata River

Over the last 30 years, the Upper Rangitata Gorge Landcare Group have made great strides in controlling pest plants and animals in the iconic Rangitata River.

Date: Thu, 16 Nov 2023

We've planted close to 50,000 willows across South Canterbury rivers, increasing safety and resilience for our river communities in the face of climate change.

Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2023 by Kōrero nā te awa Rakitata – Stories from the Rangitata River 

Mckinnon’s Creek Salmon Hatchery is run by volunteers working to revive the salmon stock in the Rakitata/Rangitata River.

Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2023

During June and July 2023, the Timaru community got involved in Our Waitarakao – a joint project to plan for a healthier future for the lagoon and catchment.

Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2023

The Minister is 'calling in' resource consent applications for the proposed waste to energy plant in Waimate.

Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2023

Find out about Ko te Whakahaumanu o te Rakitata Awa – the Rakitata River revival programme.

Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2023 by Glen Smith, Ōrāri Temuka Ōpihi Pareora (OTOP) Water Zone Committee chair

Chair, Glen Smith, outlines key areas of work the OTOP Water Zone Committee is supporting.

Date: Thu, 20 Jul 2023

McKinnon's Creek/Ōtakitane is an example of a site undergoing significant restoration work, including planting, to improve water quality.