The Ashburton water zone is bordered by two large braided rivers — the Rakaia and Rangitata — and divided by the Ashburton and Hinds Rivers. It has been extensively modified over the years to create one of the most productive agricultural regions in New Zealand. Three rūnanga consider the Ashburton zone part of their takiwā – Arowhenua, Taumutu and Ngāi Tūāhuriri. The rivers, lakes and the wetlands that once covered large areas of the zone have always been an important place and food basket for Ngāi Tahu.

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• 7.7MB View the Ashburton Zone Committee Annual Report Nov 2016
• 2.7MB View the Canterbury Water Management Strategy
• 279.5kB Year end progress reporting 2016-17 - Ashburton Zone Committee