News & events

Date: Thu, 12 Dec 2024 by Kaikōura Water Zone Committee chair Ted Howard

Kaikōura Water Zone Committee chair Ted Howard gives an update about the latest in local water management.

Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2024

This year marks a decade of partnership to improve biodiversity and manage weeds on the Waiau Toa/Clarence River.

Date: Thu, 5 Dec 2024

The annual arrival of summer students typically marks the start of the recreational water monitoring season – Alex Williamson joins our Southern team.

Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2024

The Kaikōura Water Zone Committee took a fieldtrip to see two progressive environmental projects — a constructed wetland and a riparian restoration programme.

Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2024

Our new Rakaia water balance model can calculate the average daily river flow at the Rakaia River mouth for the first time.

Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2024

A lack of water can have wide-reaching repercussions. Learn more about the impacts of prolonged dry conditions in our region.

Date: Tue, 8 Oct 2024

An innovative new concept to create a permanent outlet to the sea for migratory ika/fish at Te Roto o Wairewa/Lake Forsyth is underway.

Date: Mon, 7 Oct 2024

There are many ways that farmers can access water in dry times without affecting river levels.

Date: Tue, 1 Oct 2024

Greenstreet Creek has experienced problems with low flow that caused harm to aquatic life. Planning is underway to be better prepared this summer.

Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2024

As dry conditions continue and irrigation season begins, we're asking farmers to keep a close watch on water restrictions and meet their consent conditions.

Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2024

Read about Black Pearl, the new Diamond Harbour ferry.

Date: Wed, 4 Sep 2024

Mediterranean fanworm has recently been detected in new sites within Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour.