News & events

Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2025

Te Rōhutu Whio students restore Te Repo o Papatahora wetland, planting natives and learning kaitiakitanga alongside rūnanga and restoration partners.

Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2025

Marine scientist Dr Joyce Yager has constructed multi-platform ‘marine hotels’ in Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour, which offer clues about the harbour's health.

Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2025

Apply now for three Canterbury funds supporting community projects that restore nature, improve waterways, and deliver local environmental outcomes.

Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2025

A 43ha Blythe Valley site is protected to help native birds and waterways. Learn more about this restoration and what it means for the catchment.

Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2025

Crate Day is one of the most vulnerable times of the year for some of the world's most rarest birds - and they're nesting right under our feet.

Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2025

For a healthier environment, do your bit to help keep our stormwater clean when out and about our region this summer.

Date: Fri, 10 Oct 2025

Braided river birds are nesting—keep them safe by avoiding riverbeds, leashing dogs, and supporting conservation efforts. Every action counts.

Date: Thu, 9 Oct 2025

Hands-on workshop in Timaru inspires locals to restore wetlands, improve water quality, and strengthen South Canterbury’s environment and communities.

Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2025

Tarapirohe/black-fronted terns are benefitting from a united effort to protect them from predation in Waiau Toa.

Date: Mon, 15 Sep 2025

A team searched for īnaka whitebait eggs in streams around Whakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour. The results were promising and will help protect the at-risk species.

Date: Tue, 26 Aug 2025

Community and partnership drive Whakaraupō / Lyttelton Harbour’s restoration - learn more about their work, the plan, and key projects underway.

Date: Thu, 7 Aug 2025

We're backing the shy matuku-hūrepo for Bird of the Year to raise awareness for wetland health and protect one of Aotearoa’s rarest native birds.