News & events

Date: Wed, 5 Apr 2023

A Bioblitz at Muriwai o Whata Coopers Lagoon has helped collect important information about the area's species.

Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2023

We're joining a local organisation to increase flood protection measures along the Ōpihi River.

Date: Thu, 22 Sep 2022

Research on historical land use in the Waimate District has been conducted - find out what this means for you.

Date: Mon, 22 Aug 2022

New rules in the Canterbury Land and Water Regional Plan will see more water kept in the Hakatere/Ashburton River.

Date: Mon, 22 Aug 2022

New monitoring equipment will provide useful insights into the health of Lake Benmore.

Date: Fri, 29 Jul 2022

New water monitoring equipment will provide some interesting insights into Te Puna-a-Taka/Lake Clearwater lake health.

Date: Fri, 8 Jul 2022

A Banks Peninsula trapping project is helping protect precious biodiversity on Kaitōrete.

Date: Fri, 1 Jul 2022

Environment Canterbury supports a proposal to exclude permanent exotic forests from the Emissions Trading Scheme.

Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2022

More than $200,000 across Waimakariri and Hurunui Waiau Uwha has supported water quality, mahinga kai and biodiversity.

Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2022

The Whakaora Te Waikēkēwai project was officially launched at an open day showcasing five restoration projects underway in the Te Waikēkēwai catchment.

Date: Mon, 9 May 2022 by Lucy Millar, Chair OTOP Water Zone Committee

Ōrāri Temuka Ōpihi Pareora (OTOP) Water Zone Committee Chair, Lucy Millar, encourages those on private water supplies to make the most of free testing events.

Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2022

Some important work is happening underground at Te Puna-a-Taka/Lake Clearwater, to provide valuable insights into the health of the water.