News & events

Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2025

Whaka-Ora Pest Project volunteers around Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour are trapping pests to protect native wildlife like tūī, kererū, wētā, and lizards.

Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2025

The government has provided extra funding to ramp up work to control wilding pines in the Mackenzie Basin.

Date: Thu, 9 Oct 2025

Hands-on workshop in Timaru inspires locals to restore wetlands, improve water quality, and strengthen South Canterbury’s environment and communities.

Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2025

From keeping nesting birds safe to reducing pest numbers, six initiatives protecting the Hurunui environment are receiving a funding boost.

Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2025

Upper Waitaki water quality shows mixed results; action underway to reduce nutrients, protect lakes, and guide future land and water decisions.

Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2025

What started as a routine coastal hazard report has turned into a remarkable rediscovery of maritime history.

Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2025

We've undertaken the first phase of targeted wilding willow control across more than 270 hectares in the Upper Waitaki region.

Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2025

A sanctuary for Canterbury mudfish will be protected, thanks to funding support from the Waimakariri Water Zone Committee.

Date: Wed, 28 May 2025 by Team leader for water and land in North Canterbury, Andrew Arps

Our team lead for water and land in North Canterbury, Andrew Arps, speaks to need-to-know information this winter and introduces two new recruits.

Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2025

Five environmental projects have received a funding boost from the Christchurch West Melton Water Zone Committee.

Date: Thu, 19 Dec 2024

A new bug bag deployment follows one in August, where students were taught how to make the bags and judge water quality.

Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2024

To celebrate ten years of high environmental achievement, students at North Loburn School spent the day completing fun outdoor activities.