News & events

Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2022

A collaborative project in Windwhistle will help preserve and protect a variety of species on a precious bluff.

Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2022

Heading to the Ashburton/Ōtuwharekai lakes this summer? Keep an eye out for warning buoys that signal important monitoring equipment is nearby.

Date: Mon, 1 Nov 2021

Meet the two new faces joining two of the Southern water zone committees.

Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2021

A research project about historical land use in the Ashburton district builds a better picture of how land has been used in the past.

Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2021

The Ashburton Water Zone Committee welcomes Adi Avnit, Clare Buchanan and Sidinei Teixera.

Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2021 by William Thomas, Chair, Ashburton Water Zone Committee

Ashburton Water Zone Committee Chair William Thomas talks about his visit to Lake Clearwater and the challenge of preserving our high-country environment.

Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2020

More than 40 consent reviews for water takes near the Hakatere River have been granted, as new monitoring stations provide a clearer picture on availability.

Date: Fri, 16 Oct 2020

The annual water quality results for the lakes and rivers of the Upper Waitaki are now available.

Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2020

An operation to install boulders in the lower Hekeao/Hinds River aims to create diverse water environments.

Date: Thu, 9 Jan 2020

Discover the hauntingly beautiful Lake Ōhau.

Date: Fri, 20 Dec 2019

Discover the mysteries of Lake Pukaki.

Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2019

We investigate one of the world’s few, unique braided rivers, and uncover the stories of some of the people connected to this essential waterway.