News & events

Date: Mon, 20 May 2024

A new community-driven initiative has received the backing of the local water zone committee to tackle the growing threat of invasive willows along Waihao River

Date: Wed, 8 May 2024

We have formally approved a future focused and ambitious plan for the region’s transport network.

Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2024

Local environmental projects in the Christchurch West Melton water zone will receive funding this year.

Date: Thu, 21 Mar 2024

We've transformed Rakahuri Ashley River from a river choked with weeds, to one which is safer and more resilient, thanks to central government funding.

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, 26 Feb 2024

Ministry for Environment’s approved funding for St Andrews Beach landfill clean up.

Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2024

Read about the successful project reestablishing and protecting the native forest in the Avoca Valley.

Date: Fri, 10 Nov 2023

Flood protection and enhancing biodiversity is at the heart of a three-year work programme we've been carrying out alongside Waitaha rivers.

Date: Thu, 9 Nov 2023

We have awarded a further $50,000 to help fund the work of the Hurunui Waiau Braided River Birds Flagship Programme through its Zone Committee Action Fund.

Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2023

Environment Canterbury announces its plan to purchase 12 new electric buses, thanks to funding from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.

Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2023

$1.67 million has been allocated to indigenous biodiversity initiatives across the coming year, benefitting braided rivers, wetlands, fish habitat and more.

Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2023 by Glen Smith, Ōrāri Temuka Ōpihi Pareora (OTOP) Water Zone Committee chair

Chair, Glen Smith, outlines key areas of work the OTOP Water Zone Committee is supporting.