News & events

Date: Mon, 12 Jul 2021

Fencing of two tarns (small alpine lakes) and a large wetland has now been completed at Balmoral Station near Lake Takapō/Tekapō.

Date: Fri, 9 Jul 2021

A project to restore a section of Twizel River is being considered by the Upper Waitaki Water Zone Committee.

Date: Wed, 26 May 2021

Lower Waitaki Water Zone Committee chair Bruce Murphy recounts the group's achievements in the past quarter, including planting days and mahika kai projects.

Date: Tue, 25 May 2021

The Waimakariri Water Zone Committee supports biodiversity funding for Oxford wetland to protect several types of flora including species of pygmy mistletoe.

Date: Tue, 18 May 2021

A dedicated group set upon McCullochs Bridge in Lower Waitaki recently, to plant out the area with about 450 natives.

Date: Fri, 14 May 2021

The Selwyn Waihora Zone Committee is conducting free nitrate testing clinics for people with private drinking water supplies.

Date: Wed, 5 May 2021

Help protect the precious wai of our region by applying to join your local water zone committee. Applications close Monday 10 May.

Date: Mon, 3 May 2021 by Kevin Heays

Kaikōura Zone Delivery Manager Kevin Heays updates us on the committee refresh, stream data collection and the Lukes Creek waste site now closed.

Date: Fri, 23 Apr 2021 by William Thomas, Chair, Ashburton Water Zone Committee

Ashburton Water Zone Committee Chair William Thomas talks about the Mayfield Hinds Valetta consent renewal and our need to empathise with others.

Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2021

The Lower Waitaki Water Zone Committee has recommended two important willow control projects for $40,000 in biodiversity funding.

Date: Wed, 21 Apr 2021 by Ted Howard, Chair of Kaikōura Water Zone Commitee

Kaikōura Water Zone Committee Chair Ted Howard updates us on what water zone committees do and the membership refresh.

Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2021 by Selwyn Waihora Water Zone Committee Co-Chair Les Wanhalla

Selwyn Waihora Water Zone Committee Co-Chair Les Wanhalla says the committee is looking for new members.