News & events

Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2020

Kaikōura Plains Recovery Project has worked with staff and local landowners post-quake, identifying and managing significantly wet areas on-farm.

Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2020 by Kevin Heays

Kaikōura Zone Delivery Manager Kevin Heays provides an update on effluent testing in the district.

Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2020

Banks Peninsula farmers discuss how native and exotic forestry can be incorporated within the farm landscape to complement their current operations.

Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2020

More than 40 consent reviews for water takes near the Hakatere River have been granted, as new monitoring stations provide a clearer picture on availability.

Date: Sun, 27 Sep 2020

The latest LAWA data shows little change in water quality for Canterbury's rivers over the last 10 years.

Date: Tue, 18 Aug 2020

Using everyday resources found on-farm, Kaikōura Plains Recovery Project has found an easy method to control sediment runoff during drainage works.

Date: Fri, 31 Jul 2020

Over 90 farmers and industry professionals gathered in Kaikōura to learn, connect and share ideas about the ever growing regenerative farming movement

Date: Fri, 24 Jul 2020

Need help with your winter grazing? Here are some tips for what you should be thinking about on farm mid-winter.

Date: Fri, 17 Jul 2020

Canterbury farmers without a land use consent to farm are being asked to check if they need consent, and if necessary, to apply now.

Date: Fri, 17 Jul 2020

Dan Turner is our new southern zones resource management officer, meaning he's our eyes and ears on the ground. Find out about his interesting previous jobs.

Date: Wed, 8 Jul 2020

All new planting plans need local and regional council approval, to make sure the land, plan and plants are suitable for planting.

Date: Fri, 3 Jul 2020

We have released new guidelines for Farm Environment Plan auditors regarding winter forage crop grazing and wet weather management.