News & events

Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2023

The coastline from Waiau-toa Clarence River to Waimate has been captured in 3D by LiDAR (light detection and ranging) via Land Information New Zealand.

Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2022

A mana whenua-led project involving the construction of a wetland near Ngāti Moki Marae has taken a significant step forward.

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: Thu, 7 Apr 2022

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

Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2022

During seaweek, more than 30 people from Waimate came together to collect roughly 60kgs of waste from the beach at Waihao Box Reserve.

Date: Tue, 1 Jun 2021

Agencies announce support to secure the future of one of Waitaha’s iconic landmarks, Kaitorete Spit.

Date: Wed, 3 Mar 2021

Over a period of more than 100 years, Waitarakao Washdyke Lagoon has deteriorated. Find out more about the history of the lagoon and how it can be protected.

Date: Fri, 27 Nov 2020

Improving water quality at Waitarakao Washdyke Lagoon is the aim of a pollution prevention programme with local industrial businesses.

Date: Wed, 9 Sep 2020

Three independent commissioners have granted six consent applications relating to the construction of, and discharge from, a coastal outfall near Glenavy.

Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2019

A remediation plan is being developed after asbestos-containing building materials, likely used as in-fill many years ago, surfaced on a coastal walking track.

Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2019

Coastal walkway path in Timaru has been closed after a report of asbestos in the area.