Our biodiversity advisor Jason Butt has been rafting the Waiau Toa Clarence River to help identify and map weeds.
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Sign up for the latest newsThe Waipara River has undergone a transformative journey, enhancing flood protection and biodiversity. Find out more about this climate-resilient project.
Over the last 30 years, the Upper Rangitata Gorge Landcare Group have made great strides in controlling pest plants and animals in the iconic Rangitata River.
Our role is to monitor consents and ensure that consent conditions are complied with.
We've planted close to 50,000 willows across South Canterbury rivers, increasing safety and resilience for our river communities in the face of climate change.
Flood protection and enhancing biodiversity is at the heart of a three-year work programme we've been carrying out alongside Waitaha rivers.
We have awarded a further $50,000 to help fund the work of the Hurunui Waiau Braided River Birds Flagship Programme through its Zone Committee Action Fund.
Mckinnon’s Creek Salmon Hatchery is run by volunteers working to revive the salmon stock in the Rakitata/Rangitata River.
Stopbanks, vital for flood defence, safeguard lives and infrastructure. Collective responsibility ensures their effectiveness in averting major floods.
Funding from MfE is supporting investigation and feasibility work for natural solutions to flood protection - but permanent co-investment is still needed.
Collaborating with Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura to enhance Hurunui River berm, improving flood protection, climate resilience, and restoring native habitat.
Find out about Ko te Whakahaumanu o te Rakitata Awa – the Rakitata River revival programme.