News & events

Date: Thu, 7 Mar 2024

The Selwyn Waihora Water Zone Committee is supporting several projects to help improve local water quality and biodiversity this year.

Date: Mon, 5 Feb 2024

The fire near Kirwee is now contained, the response is being led by Fire and Emergency NZ (FENZ).

Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2023

Noise can impact our enjoyment within Greater Christchurch and it is important to ensure any nuisance noise effects are well managed.

Date: Tue, 6 Jun 2023

A four-year project in Rakaia Gorge will help protect native biodiversity from weed infestation, with impressive progress made already in the first year.

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 Mar 2023

Read the latest update on the tuna stranding near Taumutu Beach and Te Waihora.

Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2023

Part of the windswept Kaitōrete has been cleared of hedgehogs to protect vulnerable wildlife, in a proof of concept that’s thought to be a national first.

Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2022

A mana whenua-led project involving the construction of a wetland near Ngāti Moki Marae has taken a significant step forward.

Date: Mon, 12 Sep 2022

Students from two Rolleston schools have been busy during Kids Discovery Plant-out days with Te Taumutu Rūnanga in Te Waihora catchment.

Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2022

A major planting project at Boat Creek Reserve will create a sanctuary for native species to thrive.

Date: Fri, 8 Jul 2022

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

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.