News & events

Date: Thu, 12 May 2022

Read about the learnings from a recent field day at a Waiau wetland, where water quality and biodiversity were topics of conversation.

Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2022

Stopbank works along the Mason and Waiau Uwha rivers have improved the level of flood protection to Waiau township.

Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2022

A company has pleaded guilty to one charge of discharging a chemical into a waterway and been fined $49,000.

Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2022

Good management practice, water metering and technology maintenance are all essential to keeping your irrigation system in tip top shape.

Date: Tue, 23 Nov 2021

Summer is just about here and that means irrigation will become more widespread across North Canterbury. Make sure that your irrigator operates correctly.

Date: Mon, 27 Sep 2021

Soil Conservation and Revegetation project (SCAR project) promotes soil stabilisation and improves soil management in areas subject to erosion and high winds.

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, 28 May 2021

Works are starting on the Waiau Uwha River to protect Waiau township from flooding.

Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2020

The Soil Conservation and Regeneration (SCAR) programme, which aims to support landowners with erosion-prone land, has completed its first year.

Date: Fri, 5 Jun 2020

Three hectares of Balmoral Forest have been planted with natives, thanks to the Hurunui Youth Kaitiakitanga Project.

Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2019

A research project has found the most common potential source of soil contamination in North Canterbury is old sheep dips.