News & events

Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2021

We are working closely with Hurunui District Council to manage the Amberley tyre stockpile where a large fire broke out recently.

Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2021

A husband and wife Kaikōura dairy farming duo are planting to protect recreation and biodiversity values for future generations.

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: 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: 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.

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.