News & events

Date: Fri, 7 Feb 2020

The Ashburton zone delivery team has been boosted with the arrival of two new Resource Management Officers.

Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2020

Discover what really happened the day they opened New Zealand's largest earth dam.

Date: Thu, 9 Jan 2020

Discover the hauntingly beautiful Lake Ōhau.

Date: Fri, 20 Dec 2019

Discover the mysteries of Lake Pukaki.

Date: Thu, 19 Dec 2019

A refreshing revisit to Lyell Creek/Waikoau is underway to bring the creek back to life and life back to the creek - and we need your help.

Date: Fri, 8 Nov 2019

The Ōtākaro/Avon River was one of the finalists for the most improved rivers, showcasing what can be done when people and organisations work together.

Date: Wed, 6 Nov 2019

Farmers in Hurunui and Kaikōura with erosion-prone land are eligible for funding to help reduce the movement of sediment down hillsides and into waterways.

Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2019

More than a decade of conservation work has resulted in a Kaikōura farmer working towards establishing a significant restored wetland.

Date: Thu, 3 Oct 2019 by Ken Hughey, Acting Chair, Hurunui Waiau Water Zone Committee

Reflections on how far the committee has come with water management and how it is approaching future challenges.

Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2019

Ashburton's 4x4 community now has a place to enjoy their favourite pastime without potentially disturbing wildlife in the Hakatere / Ashburton River

Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2019

We investigate one of the world’s few, unique braided rivers, and uncover the stories of some of the people connected to this essential waterway.

Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2019

New central zone delivery manager Andy Barbati has been through a lot in the past nine years - from earthquakes to ECan and everything in between.