News & events

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.

Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2020

The Soil Conservation and Regeneration (SCAR) programme, which aims to support landowners with erosion-prone land, has completed its first year.

Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2020

We are supporting industry initiatives to ensure farmers follow good winter grazing practice and if needed, seek advice as early as possible.

Date: Tue, 12 May 2020

The Mackenzie Basin Agency Alignment Programme has welcomed the government's announcement of further funding for wilding pine control.

Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2020

Nitrate contamination in waterways is cause for concern for everyone in Canterbury.

Date: Wed, 8 Apr 2020

Farmers in the Ahuriri catchment recently met to discuss irrigation management with the goal of operating farms sustainably now and in the future.

Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2020

Wetlands with a high ecological value around Kaikōura are being identified as part of a push to protect and enhance them throughout the district.

Date: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 by David Hill

Kaikōura farmers are given the opportunity to see how they will do in their audit checks.

Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2020

Proactive improvement to farming practices has seen 89 percent of Waimakariri Irrigation Limited (WIL) shareholders achieve an A or B FEP audit score.

Date: Mon, 16 Dec 2019

Makarini Rupene, about moving his focus towards Waimakariri to raise awareness on how to use the land and environment to include mahinga kai values.