News & events

Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2023

A study by Our Land and Water shows how much we'll need to reduce contaminants in our waterways to meet national bottom lines.

Date: Tue, 28 Nov 2023

Shift from easterly winds signals a hot, dry season ahead. Get ready for tough farming conditions with high temperatures and water scarcity due to El Niño.

Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2023

Get to know our four new Ashburton staff members.

Date: Wed, 9 Aug 2023

We have released two new reports showing that we need to improve land management to achieve the water quality improvements the community is seeking.

Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2023

We saw positive results during mid-season monitoring flights in July for winter grazing over Waimakariri and Ashburton regions.

Date: Thu, 20 Jul 2023

A mahinga kai field trip recently held at three spots along the Cust catchment in Waimakariri highlighted the importance of our natural resources.

Date: Wed, 19 Jul 2023

Swannanoa local Andrew Gilchrist found that creating an Integrated Farm Plan helped him with the business and people side of his family-operated farm.

Date: Fri, 7 Jul 2023

Read about this Waimakariri farmer's innovative herd refining method, part of a Next Generation Farming project.

Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2023

From 1 July this year, new minimum flow rules come into effect that will ensure more water stays in the river at times of low flow

Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2023

A Next Generation Farming project, supported by us, has helped a Cust farmer by reducing input costs and nitrogen fertiliser use.

Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2023

Using synthetic fertilisers more efficiently can help protect water and the environment. Nitrogen limits apply to all grazed land.

Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2023

Farmers have adopted good management practices when setting up winter grazing, to minimise the environmental risks.