News & events

Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2021

We're pleased to announce that all Christchurch-based Ritchies drivers will now earn the 1 September 2021 Living Wage as a base rate.

Date: Thu, 17 Jun 2021

Regional Land Transport Plan 2021-31 seeks resilience to extreme events and fewer emissions.

Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2021

The Orari Temuka Opihi Pareora Water Zone Committee recommended $14,000 of biodiversity funding be used to protect ancient Māori rock art.

Date: Fri, 27 Nov 2020

Improving water quality at Waitarakao Washdyke Lagoon is the aim of a pollution prevention programme with local industrial businesses.

Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2020

Farmer-led events are slowly shifting perceptions about wetlands in the Upper and Lower Waitaki zones.

Date: Wed, 9 Sep 2020

Three independent commissioners have granted six consent applications relating to the construction of, and discharge from, a coastal outfall near Glenavy.

Date: Tue, 8 Sep 2020

The winners of the Timaru Great Blue Fish Hunt competition have been announced. Congratulations to all entrants for learning about stormwater over the holidays.

Date: Thu, 3 Sep 2020

Rosemary Clucas is relishing her new role as South Canterbury’s Poū Matai Kō mahinga kai facilitator. Find out how she's helping protect ancient Māori art.

Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2020

Consent has been granted for Southern Proteins Limited to discharge contaminants to air from a proposed rendering plant at Washdyke, subject to conditions.

Date: Thu, 5 Mar 2020

Our new Southern Zone Delivery Lead, Peter Burt shares stories of his fascinating career.

Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2020

More than 150 people from across Timaru’s community are taking part in the MyWay by Metro pilot.

Date: Tue, 2 Jul 2019

Funding has been allocated to local biodiversity projects, including the restoration of coastal wetlands and habitat protection for the long-tailed bat.