News & events

Date: Thu, 2 Feb 2023

Our waterways are vulnerable to infestations of exotic pest plant species that can choke our braided rivers and restrict the natural functions of waterways.

Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2023

Be in to win a sustainable picnic prize as part of the Love Our Lakes campaign in the Waitaki lakes.

Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2023

Are you concerned that an activity may be damaging our environment? Use the Snap Send Solve app to report an issue.

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

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

Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2022

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

Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2022

Read the latest from Waimakariri Water Zone Committee chair Michael Blackwell.

Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2022

Read about the changes to the Northern water zone committees, under the recent refresh.

Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2022

Read about the newest members of the water zone committee.

Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2022

Love our Lakes this summer by reducing rubbish that may end up in the water. Why not pack a waste-free picnic? It’s easier than you think!

Date: Mon, 12 Dec 2022

Over $1 million has been allocated to targeted biodiversity projects for 2023, including braided river revival projects, wetlands, fish habitat and more.