News & events

Date: Fri, 21 Aug 2020

View updates on the proposed Waste Management NZ Ltd site on Marshs Road.

Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2020

A joint project, which includes $10,000 of funding allocated by the Upper Waitaki Water Zone is now underway to manage the invasive rowan tree.

Date: Thu, 9 Jul 2020

Decision provides clarity over Environment Canterbury's role in approving consents to take water used for water bottling.

Date: Wed, 3 Jun 2020

Our very own Peter Ramsden has received a Queen's Birthday Honour and has become a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit.

Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2020

An educational charity is helping to spread the word about sustainability in the South Canterbury region.

Date: Tue, 11 Feb 2020

Discover how people made a big impact on this little lake

Date: Thu, 9 Jan 2020

Discover the hauntingly beautiful Lake Ōhau.

Date: Fri, 20 Dec 2019

Discover the mysteries of Lake Pukaki.

Date: Tue, 3 Dec 2019

Regional winners at the 2019 Science Fair recently got the chance to present their projects to our Councillors and staff, with an overall winner crowned.

Date: Thu, 28 Nov 2019

Polarcold Stores and an employee have been fined $242,350 after pleading guilty to charges of illegally discharging ammonia into Kaputone Creek.

Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2019

We investigate one of the world’s few, unique braided rivers, and uncover the stories of some of the people connected to this essential waterway.

Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2019

Flooding can have devastating effects on a region. Significant steps have been taken to reduce the risk of potential flood damage from the Waimakariri River.