News & events

Date: Fri, 18 Jul 2025

This Biosecurity Week, we’re celebrating the people and groups across Waitaha Canterbury working hard to protect and restore our unique biodiversity.

Date: Thu, 17 Jul 2025

Controlling 2000 hectares of weeds surrounding Canterbury's largest lagoon is the mission to improve water quality for future generations.

Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2025

Hurunui farmers are improving winter grazing practices despite wet conditions, with aerial monitoring showing strong compliance and environmental care.

Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2025

Discover how a national collaboration is tackling the spread of pest wallabies in Aotearoa through the Tipu Mātoro National Wallaby Eradication Programme.

Date: Tue, 8 Jul 2025

A farmer-led approach delivered by Amuri Irrigation Company (AIC) is improving local water quality in North Canterbury's Amuri Basin.

Date: Wed, 2 Jul 2025

To protect freshwater life in Waitarakao catchment, we first need to know what’s there - and recent mahi by scientists and farmers has revealed some surprises.

Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2025

A remote wetland near the Kakahu River will get a boost for additional native plants thanks to support from the Ōrāri Temuka Ōpihi Pareora water zone committee.

Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2025

Read the latest updates on a factory wastewater spill at Saltwater Creek in North Canterbury.

Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2025

Children from Peppertree Preschools planted native trees down at their local stream with the help of Enviroschools and Waimakariri District Council.

Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2025

Contractors spent the morning using diggers and bulldozers to open Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere to the sea.

Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2025

SCAR project helps North Canterbury farms fight erosion, improve soil health, and build trust through expert advice, planting, and community support.

Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2025

Join our park rangers at volunteering events in the Waimakariri River Regional Park this winter.