News & events

Date: Wed, 3 Jul 2024

The Ashburton Water Zone Committee is supporting a trial using biochar to help improve water quality at Lake Hood.

Date: Wed, 26 Jun 2024

Find out more about a recent report on the ecological health of the Opuha and Kakahu Rivers.

Date: Mon, 13 May 2024

The results of our annual groundwater survey of 349 wells across Canterbury show little change, with high nitrate levels and E. coli detected.

Date: Wed, 8 May 2024

Kaikōura Water Zone Committee chair Ted Howard gives an update about the latest in Kaikōura's water management.

Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2024

The special environment of South Canterbury’s Te Moana River was explored at a collaborative family-friendly event last weekend. 

Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2024

Ed Heenan talks about his first practical insight into the world of surface water science.

Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2024

A court decision to set aside a discharge consent for an irrigation scheme could have wide-ranging impacts on economic activity around the country.

Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2024

Rangiora High School students learn about their local river the Ashley/Rakahuri and how we keep track of its health.

Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2024

A concerning amount of nurdles and other microplastics are ending up in our waterways.

Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2023

Hear the latest update on Our Waitarakao - a project to improve the health of the Waitarakao Washdyke Lagoon Catchment in South Canterbury.

Date: Thu, 16 Nov 2023

Our role is to monitor consents and ensure that consent conditions are complied with.

Date: Thu, 9 Nov 2023

Celebrating good stormwater practices across industrial workplaces and land development.