Over a period of more than 100 years, Waitarakao Washdyke Lagoon has deteriorated. Find out more about the history of the lagoon and how it can be protected.
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Improving water quality at Waitarakao Washdyke Lagoon is the aim of a pollution prevention programme with local industrial businesses.
Three independent commissioners have granted six consent applications relating to the construction of, and discharge from, a coastal outfall near Glenavy.
Coordinated efforts to search for and control the fast-growing weed Spartina, are having an impact with growth down this season.
From 1 November 2021, cruise ship masters and operators wishing to anchor in Akaroa Harbour will need to comply with guidance issued by Environment Canterbury.
We work proactively with operators to help ensure they do not have oil spills, and that appropriate response equipment is available should one occur.
Despite rainy weather, Timaru's Wild Day at the Wetland went ahead.
The partners of the Whaka-Ora Healthy Harbour plan have signed a new memorandum of understanding
Concern around the discovery of four dead birds in Southshore, where controlled spraying occurred, is highly unlikely to be related
A remediation plan is being developed after asbestos-containing building materials, likely used as in-fill many years ago, surfaced on a coastal walking track.
Coastal walkway path in Timaru has been closed after a report of asbestos in the area.