News & events

Date: Mon, 12 Aug 2024

South Canterbury farmers Martin and Thomas Cochrane's award-winning kale and beet crops are great examples of good management practices for winter grazing.

Date: Thu, 8 Aug 2024

If you own a private drinking water source, you’re responsible for its maintenance and water testing. Tips for looking after your supply.

Date: Mon, 13 May 2024

The results of our annual groundwater survey of 349 wells across Canterbury show little change, with high nitrate levels and E. coli detected.

Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2024

A court decision to set aside a discharge consent for an irrigation scheme could have wide-ranging impacts on economic activity around the country.

Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2023

A recent study of vertical land movement has shed new light on the extent and speed of sea-level rise happening in parts of Christchurch.

Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2023

Get to know our four new Ashburton staff members.

Date: Wed, 9 Aug 2023

We have released two new reports showing that we need to improve land management to achieve the water quality improvements the community is seeking.

Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2023

We saw positive results during mid-season monitoring flights in July for winter grazing over Waimakariri and Ashburton regions.

Date: Tue, 4 Jul 2023

Help shape our region’s future by taking part in our extended engagement process.

Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2023

A Next Generation Farming project, supported by us, has helped a Cust farmer by reducing input costs and nitrogen fertiliser use.

Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2023

Using synthetic fertilisers more efficiently can help protect water and the environment. Nitrogen limits apply to all grazed land.

Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2023

Farmers have adopted good management practices when setting up winter grazing, to minimise the environmental risks.