News & events

Date: Fri, 3 Mar 2023

Lots of great conversations about water quality were had at a recent pop-up day at Te Puna-a-Taka/Lake Clearwater.

Date: Thu, 2 Feb 2023

Celebrate World Wetlands Day by signing up to attend our Bioblitz event at Muriwai o Whata on Saturday 18 February.

Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2023

A project taking a deep dive into understanding the seabed and marine ecosystems around Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū/Banks Peninsula is underway.

Date: Thu, 12 Jan 2023

Long-term grades for Corsair Bay, Diamond Harbour Beach, Rāpaki Bay, Purau Bay changed to poor prior to this summer. Find out more about water monitoring

Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2023

The community got a first-hand look at how black-fronted terns and black-billed gulls are being protected in North Canterbury.

Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2022

Even a small amount of potentially toxic algae can be harmful to your dog, know what to look for to keep your dog safe.

Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2022

A pop-up information day will be held on the waterfront at Te Puna-a-Taka/Lake Clearwater on Saturday 25 February 2023.

Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2022

If you’re heading off camping to the southern lakes and rivers, keep up-to-date with weather conditions, especially if you’re choosing a spot close to water.

Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2022

The water zone committee has been updated on the water quality of Waitaki lakes.

Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2022

The Rangiora Reach Masterplan ensures cohesive and clearly communicated landscape planning for a section of the Ashley River/Rakahuri.

Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2022

Check the water quality for over 100 popular swim spots before you get in, to find the latest water quality information.

Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2022

Two swimming sites at Hurunui and Waiau River will be unavailable this summer due to changing flows filling in the swimming holes.