Contractors spent the morning using diggers and bulldozers to open Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere to the sea.
News
News & events
Sign up for the latest news
News
SCAR project helps North Canterbury farms fight erosion, improve soil health, and build trust through expert advice, planting, and community support.
News
Join our park rangers at volunteering events in the Waimakariri River Regional Park this winter.
News
We've undertaken the first phase of targeted wilding willow control across more than 270 hectares in the Upper Waitaki region.
News
A sanctuary for Canterbury mudfish will be protected, thanks to funding support from the Waimakariri Water Zone Committee.
News
While air pollution in Waitaha Canterbury has been trending downwards over the past 20 years, smoke from wood burners is still impacting our winter air quality.
News
South Taranaki farmer Trish Rankin will be hosting waste minimisation workshops in Ellesmere, Waimakariri, Christchurch and Geraldine between 16-19 June 2025.
News
Our team lead for water and land in North Canterbury, Andrew Arps, speaks to need-to-know information this winter and introduces two new recruits.
News
A fish ramp installed near Living Springs is helping native fish swim upstream to restored habitats.
News
In the lead-up to Moving Day, we’re reminding farmers and stock truck drivers of their joint responsibility to prevent effluent spillage on roads.
News
When you use your wood burner efficiently, it consumes less wood, reduces your costs, and reduces chimney smoke and subsequent air pollution.
News
There's an increased interest in dairy conversions and intensification in Waitaha Canterbury. What are the drivers and what does this mean for the environment?