News & events

Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2021 by William Thomas, Chair, Ashburton Water Zone Committee

Ashburton water zone committee Chair William Thomas talks about the committee's three-year action plan and welcomes new members.

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: Fri, 23 Apr 2021 by William Thomas, Chair, Ashburton water zone committee

Ashburton water zone committee Chair William Thomas talks about the Mayfield Hinds Valetta consent renewal and our need to empathise with others.

Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2021

Harrison Spraying Services Limited has been fined $120,000 after contaminating a water race which subsequently killed hundreds of fish.

Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2021

Community, industry and regional government are working together to restore native biodiversity values to a stream in the Ashburton region.

Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2021 by William Thomas, Chair, Ashburton Water Zone Committee

Ashburton Water Zone Committee Chair William Thomas talks about his visit to Lake Clearwater and the challenge of preserving our high-country environment.

Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2021

With crop residue burning season here, it is essential that the all rules and requirements are followed to manage any potentially adverse effects.

Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2020

New pathways, fencing and tracks around the mouth of the Hakatere/Ashburton River are improving the environment for the many native birds that inhabit the area.

Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2020

An Ashburton dairy farmer who discharged sediment-laden water into an ecologically significant creek has been fined $35,000.

Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2020

More than 40 consent reviews for water takes near the Hakatere River have been granted, as new monitoring stations provide a clearer picture on availability.