News & events

Date: Wed, 7 Apr 2021 by Gina Waibl, Chair, Banks Peninsula Water Zone Committee

Gina Waibl was elected as the Banks Peninsula Water Zone Committee Chair at the March 2021 meeting.

Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2021

Community, industry and regional government are working together to restore native biodiversity values to a stream in the Ashburton region.

Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2021

Work continues with the community and partners to plan and manage the impact of cruise ships in Akaroa when the borders reopen.

Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2021

On 8 March we released the draft Long-Term Plan for community feedback, which contains two options for consultation.

Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2021

Ōtūkaikino River is undergoing a makeover, courtesy of biodiversity funding and hard work from our partner organisations.

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: Thu, 4 Mar 2021

With the fire risk in Canterbury remaining high, the Lake Pukaki and Lake Ōhau fires in 2020 remind us of the devastation that wildfires can cause.

Date: Wed, 3 Mar 2021

Over a period of more than 100 years, Waitarakao Washdyke Lagoon has deteriorated. Find out more about the history of the lagoon and how it can be protected.

Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2021

The Council has approved the draft Long-Term Plan 2021-31 for public consultation, with both consultation options proposing a rates rise.

Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2021

With crop residue burning season here, it is essential that the all rules and requirements are followed to manage any potentially adverse effects.

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: Thu, 25 Feb 2021

We are undertaking a pilot project focused on gathering better information and data about dust levels in the McLeans Island area.