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: 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: 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.

Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2022

A collaborative project in Windwhistle will help preserve and protect a variety of species on a precious bluff.

Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2022

Heading to the Ashburton/Ōtuwharekai lakes this summer? Keep an eye out for warning buoys that signal important monitoring equipment is nearby.