Wetland protection work
We work with landowners and the community to protect, preserve and restore wetlands across Canterbury.
Key wetland projects
Mt Fyffe Farm wetland
The mānuka-dominant wetland hosts ‘swamp astelia’, which is uncommon on New Zealand’s East Coast.
Nagari wetland
More than 1800 plants, planted across more than a decade, are creating an ecological haven for native species.
Otipua wetland
The Otipua wetland is part of ongoing project in the Otipua-Saltwater Creek catchment.
Washpen wetland
A planting and fencing project has enhanced one of the main tributaries to Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere.
Whakaora Te Ahuriri
A landmark wetland project has created a new habitat for native plants and animals as part of the Te Waihora / Lake Ellesmere Co-Governance programme.
Read more about the Whakaora Te Ahuriri project.
Watch a video about this stunning and culturally significant area of Aotearoa .
Recent wetland news
Read other news about how we protect and regenerate wetlands in Canterbury.
Wetland targets and progress
- Our yearly biodiversity snapshot provides an update on key achievements across our biodiversity programme, projects underway with the community and stakeholders, data and infographics, and case studies from across the region. The restoration and projection of wetlands is an important part of our biodiversity work.
- Planning provisions that protect biodiversity values are included in Canterbury's Regional Policy Statement and the Land and Water Regional Plan.
- See how we're tracking against 2020 goals for ecosystem health and biodiversity to protect wetlands under the Canterbury Water Management Strategy.