News & events

Date: Wed, 7 Apr 2021 by Gina Waibl, Chair, Banks Peninsula Water Zone Committee

Gina Waibl was elected as the Banks Peninsula Water Zone Committee Chair at the March 2021 meeting.

Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2021

Community, industry and regional government are working together to restore native biodiversity values to a stream in the Ashburton region.

Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2021 by William Thomas, Chair, Ashburton Water Zone Committee

Ashburton Water Zone Committee Chair William Thomas talks about his visit to Lake Clearwater and the challenge of preserving our high-country environment.

Date: Wed, 3 Mar 2021

Over a period of more than 100 years, Waitarakao Washdyke Lagoon has deteriorated. Find out more about the history of the lagoon and how it can be protected.

Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2021

The Orari Temuka Opihi Pareora Water Zone Committee recommended $14,000 of biodiversity funding be used to protect ancient Māori rock art.

Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2021

The Upper Waitaki Water Zone Committee recommended $5000 of biodiversity funding be used to achieve the Lake Alexandrina Conservation Trust's planting goals.

Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2021

A three-year programme of flood protection work kicks off with Kaiapoi rock works. Find out more about the history of flood protection in the Kaiapoi region.

Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2021

Keagan Hopper is a recreational water monitoring student with us this year. He recounted a recent trip to North Canterbury for a day of testing.

Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2021

Restoration projects and changing policies worldwide has been celebrated for the 25th time on World Wetlands Day.

Date: Thu, 10 Dec 2020

Outstanding services to the environment over several years were acknowledged with awards to three people at yesterday’s Environment Canterbury council meeting.

Date: Wed, 9 Dec 2020 by Zone Committee Chair Bruce Murphy

Lower Waitaki South Coastal Canterbury Water Zone Committee chair Bruce Murphy reflects on the year that was and talks about challenges along the way.

Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2020

You can help keep your family and pets safe this summer and find good spots to swim thanks to the LAWA ‘Can I Swim Here' programme.