News & events

Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2025

From keeping nesting birds safe to reducing pest numbers, six initiatives protecting the Hurunui environment are receiving a funding boost.

Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2025

Tarapirohe/black-fronted terns are benefitting from a united effort to protect them from predation in Waiau Toa.

Date: Wed, 2 Jul 2025

Read about the best ways to bus to Saturday's Winter Fireworks Spectacular.

Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2025

SCAR project helps North Canterbury farms fight erosion, improve soil health, and build trust through expert advice, planting, and community support.

Date: Wed, 28 May 2025 by Team leader for water and land in North Canterbury, Andrew Arps

Our team lead for water and land in North Canterbury, Andrew Arps, speaks to need-to-know information this winter and introduces two new recruits.

Date: Tue, 27 Aug 2024

The Cheviot community is getting behind efforts to rejuvenate the Jed River catchment.

Date: Thu, 9 Nov 2023

We have awarded a further $50,000 to help fund the work of the Hurunui Waiau Braided River Birds Flagship Programme through its Zone Committee Action Fund.

Date: Wed, 13 Sep 2023

Collaborating with Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura to enhance Hurunui River berm, improving flood protection, climate resilience, and restoring native habitat.

Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2023

A predator control programme is increasing the odds of breeding success for black-billed gull/tarāpuka on the Charwell River.

Date: Mon, 15 May 2023

We have been given $2 million to support farmers with erosion-prone land across North Canterbury as part of our SCAR programme.

Date: Thu, 11 May 2023

More than 20 farmers attended a biodiversity and regulations workshop in Culverden, which was a chance for them to ask us questions one-to-one.

Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2022

More than $200,000 across Waimakariri and Hurunui Waiau Uwha has supported water quality, mahinga kai and biodiversity.