News & events

Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2023

We are undertaking two flights in both the Waimakariri and Ashburton regions this year, supporting farmers with winter grazing preparation and execution.

Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2023

Warnings have been lifted following a liquid waste material discharge incident at Blenheim Road.

Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2023

Burning/burying farm plastics can cause ongoing issues, which is why its important to recycle farm plastic. Find out how to do this in Kaikōura

Date: Thu, 10 Nov 2022

We have responded to multiple chemical spills at a site in Woolston, with help from other agencies.

Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2022

Alliance Smithfield meat plant has been sentenced to pay $57,000 for unlawfully discharging a contaminant near Waitarakao Washdyke Lagoon.

Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2022

Find out more about why we decided not to appeal the Court of Appeal’s water bottling decision.

Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2022

The Hakatere / Ashburton River consent review process is making progress, with 61 consent reviews now decided.

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: Thu, 5 Nov 2020

Our advice on managing the clean up of the Ōhau Village fire, to minimise environmental impacts.

Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2020

An Ashburton dairy farmer who discharged sediment-laden water into an ecologically significant creek has been fined $35,000.

Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2020

Two sources of ongoing problem odours in Bromley have been identified following a pilot study, allowing remedial action to be taken.

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.