News & events

Date: Thu, 9 Nov 2023

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.

Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2023 by Kōrero nā te awa Rakitata – Stories from the Rangitata River 

Mckinnon’s Creek Salmon Hatchery is run by volunteers working to revive the salmon stock in the Rakitata/Rangitata River.

Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2023

Stopbanks, vital for flood defence, safeguard lives and infrastructure. Collective responsibility ensures their effectiveness in averting major floods.

Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2023 by Peter Scott, Chair, Environment Canterbury

Funding from MfE is supporting investigation and feasibility work for natural solutions to flood protection - but permanent co-investment is still needed.

Date: Wed, 13 Sep 2023

Collaborating with Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura to enhance Hurunui River berm, improving flood protection, climate resilience, and restoring native habitat.

Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2023

Find out about Ko te Whakahaumanu o te Rakitata Awa – the Rakitata River revival programme.

Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2023

We’re in the process of upgrading our river water monitoring network regionwide so it can withstand a one in 200-year flooding event.

Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2023 by Leigh Griffiths - Acting general manager of operations

Climate change continues to increase the risk of flooding. Leigh Griffiths shares her thoughts about the future of flood protection in Waitaha.

Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2023

Get to know our four new Ashburton staff members.

Date: Thu, 20 Jul 2023

McKinnon's Creek/Ōtakitane is an example of a site undergoing significant restoration work, including planting, to improve water quality.

Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2023

A unique, years-long partnership is helping bring biodiversity benefits to the Waiau Toa/Clarence River, one of Aotearoa's few wild braided rivers.

Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2023

From 1 July this year, new minimum flow rules come into effect that will ensure more water stays in the river at times of low flow