News & events

Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2023 by Shaun McCracken

Our Flood Protection Recovery Manager Shaun McCracken says we need to rethink our relationship with rivers.

Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2023

We have responded to claims by Greenpeace about nitrate concentrations in and around Ashburton.

Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2023

Warnings have been lifted following a liquid waste material discharge incident at Blenheim Road.

Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2023

A new national report looking at the state of our freshwater will be a key tool that informs plans to protect Canterbury’s rivers, lakes and aquifers.

Date: Wed, 5 Apr 2023

Mahinga kai was a key focus of the recent Shed Talk event which took place in Hurunui, hosted by staff member Makarini Rupene and landowner John Faulkner.

Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2023

The Waimakariri Water Zone Committee has three new women joining its ranks as chair, deputy, and youth representative.

Date: Fri, 3 Mar 2023

Lots of great conversations about water quality were had at a recent pop-up day at Te Puna-a-Taka/Lake Clearwater.

Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2023

A project taking a deep dive into understanding the seabed and marine ecosystems around Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū/Banks Peninsula is underway.

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: Tue, 10 Jan 2023

The newest members are pleased to bring their skills and experience to the committee table.

Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2022

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