News & events

Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2022

A collaborative effort between local and Central Government is helping to protect the awa Rangitata from the debris of an eroding landfill.

Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2022

The Whakaora Te Waikēkēwai project was officially launched at an open day showcasing five restoration projects underway in the Te Waikēkēwai catchment.

Date: Thu, 9 Jun 2022

Read about what projects the Kaikōura Water Zone Committee has supported through its action plan.

Date: Thu, 19 May 2022

More than 86 private well water samples were tested at two Well Water Checks, organised by the Ōrāri Temuka Opihi Pareora (OTOP) Water Zone Committee.

Date: Wed, 18 May 2022

Timaru Boys' High School students spent a day analysing water samples in the Ōpihi catchment.

Date: Wed, 18 May 2022 by Upper Waitaki Water Zone Committee Chair, Simon Cameron

Upper Waitaki Water Zone Committee chair Simon Cameron's latest update and invite to their next meeting on Friday 20 May.

Date: Mon, 9 May 2022 by Lucy Millar, Chair OTOP Water Zone Committee

Orari Temuka Opihi Pareora (OTOP) Water Zone Committee Chair, Lucy Millar, encourages those on private water supplies to make the most of free testing events.

Date: Thu, 5 May 2022

If your drinking water comes from a private well, come along to a well water check to test your water quality for free in Temuka or Fairlie this month.

Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2022 by Kaikōura zone delivery lead Kevin Heays

Read the latest column by Kaikōura zone delivery lead Kevin Heays.

Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2022

The Hakatere / Ashburton River consent review process is making progress, with 61 consent reviews now decided.

Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2022

A collaborative project in Windwhistle will help preserve and protect a variety of species on a precious bluff.

Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2022 by Lucy Millar, Chair OTOP Water Zone Committee

Members of the OTOP Water Zone Committee made the most of the last days of summer to get native plants in the ground at the Taniwha Gully rock art site.