The Lower Waitaki Water Zone Committee has recommended two important willow control projects for $40,000 in biodiversity funding.
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Sign up for the latest newsHarrison Spraying Services Limited has been fined $120,000 after contaminating a water race which subsequently killed hundreds of fish.
Selwyn Waihora water zone committee Co-Chair Les Wanhalla says the committee is looking for new members.
Regional park rangers are now warranted to issue instant $750 fines to anyone found dumping rubbish in Canterbury's three regional parks.
Gina Waibl was elected as the Banks Peninsula Water Zone Committee Chair at the March 2021 meeting.
Community, industry and regional government are working together to restore native biodiversity values to a stream in the Ashburton region.
Work continues with the community and partners to plan and manage the impact of cruise ships in Akaroa when the borders reopen.
On 8 March we released the draft Long-Term Plan for community feedback, which contains two options for consultation.
Ōtūkaikino River is undergoing a makeover, courtesy of biodiversity funding and hard work from our partner organisations.
Ashburton Water Zone Committee Chair William Thomas talks about his visit to Lake Clearwater and the challenge of preserving our high-country environment.
With the fire risk in Canterbury remaining high, the Lake Pukaki and Lake Ōhau fires in 2020 remind us of the devastation that wildfires can cause.
The Council has approved the draft Long-Term Plan 2021-31 for public consultation, with both consultation options proposing a rates rise.