News & events

Date: Mon, 6 Sep 2021

The establishment of two large native planting sites is a major step toward restoring native biodiversity on the Canterbury Plains.

Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2021 by Fiona McDonald, Co-Chair, Selwyn Waihora water zone committee

The Selwyn Waihora zone committee welcomes new members and sets out its plan of action for the next three years.

Date: Wed, 28 Jul 2021

A new report has found that significant reductions in nutrient loads will be required to preserve water quality in the Ashburton Ōtuwharekai lakes.

Date: Thu, 17 Jun 2021

Regional Land Transport Plan 2021-31 seeks resilience to extreme events and fewer emissions.

Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2021

Find the latest updates on rainfall, river flow and key roading updates across the region.

Date: Thu, 27 May 2021

The Waikirikiri/Selwyn River and the ecosystem it supports, is being given a helping hand through an innovative river recharge project.

Date: Fri, 14 May 2021

The Selwyn Waihora Zone Committee is conducting free nitrate testing clinics for people with private drinking water supplies.

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, 29 Sep 2020

Public are being urged to report suspicious activity, following an increase of rubbish being dumped illegally in riverbeds across Selwyn.

Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2020

Resource consent applications submitted by Fulton Hogan Limited to operate a new quarry ("Roydon Quarry") west of Templeton township have been granted.

Date: Mon, 4 Nov 2019

The impact of the Ahuriri Lagoon wetland restoration project is being measured with environmental surveying and cultural knowledge.

Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2019

A retractable floodgate was installed in Belfast this month, marking the end of the construction for the Waimakariri Flood Protection Project.