At the heart of the Mackenzie Basin, a nesting colony of a famous bird indicates how community action and nature can respond when we care for our lakes.
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An algal bloom, Karenia longicanalis, is found in Camp Bay. It can be harmful to fish but isn't toxic to humans. MPI issued no warning. Monitoring continues.
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WELRA volunteers have been putting in the hard work to win the war on pines in Waimakariri.
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Thanks to an Ōrāri Temuka Ōpihi Pareora Water Zone Committee recommendation, a local group is taking action to revive Strathconan Stream.
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Kaikōura Water Zone Committee chair Ted Howard discusses a new series of Kaikōura maps that will offer valuable insights for the community.
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A new report is giving us a better understanding of how much water is being used in Canterbury.
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During the summer and early autumn, it becomes a lot easier to identify pest plants that can lay incognito for much of the year.
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A Rolleston school hopes to provide foodbanks with fresh produce, thanks to some impressive ingenuity and Zone Committee Action Plan funding.
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The Love Our Lakes team has been out and about this summer catching up with visitors at our lakeside campsites and talking to them about their experiences.
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Our returning Youth Rōpū members are excited to work alongside some fresh faces as they guide our council.
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Read about how we protect the region's rivers and biodiversity from weed infestation.
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A new bug bag deployment follows one in August, where students were taught how to make the bags and judge water quality.