News & events

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: 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.

Date: Tue, 13 Apr 2021

An educational campaign in Cashmere and the Port Hills is raising awareness for the negative effects sediment has on local waterways.

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: Wed, 10 Mar 2021

Ōtūkaikino River is undergoing a makeover, courtesy of biodiversity funding and hard work from our partner organisations.

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: Tue, 23 Feb 2021

Montegues wetland in Kaikōura has undergone some extreme restoration recently, with dedicated landowners leading the way.

Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2021

With World Wetlands Day upon us, the Waimakariri Water Zone Committee recommends biodiversity funding for two significant wetland-related projects.