Feral deer are medium to large-sized ungulates. Their browsing can change forest structure, they may spread bovine TB, and can be a road hazard. Red deer have reddish-brown coats and can weigh up to ...

If you have seen or suspect the presence of wallabies outside the containment area (see map below) you must report the sighting. Wallabies look like small kangaroos, grow up to 80cm tall, and weigh ...

Waimakariri River @ Old Highway Bridge (Recorder) South of the Ashley River to the Waimakariri River Irrigation Restrictions for Saturday, 07 Nov 2026 ...

A much-branched, evergreen tree less than 12m tall with round, bright red berries in winter. Competes with native species for resources and creates shade which makes it hard to grow in. Glossy dark ...

Tables of burners authorised for use (tested to ensure they can pass an emissions test).

During summer, we regularly monitor the water quality at nearly 100 popular swim spots in Waitaha Canterbury. We check for faecal contamination and toxic algae (cyanobacteria). Find out more about ...

Want to make a difference in Waitaha Canterbury? Join the Environment Canterbury Youth Rōpū. Applications are now open.

McLeans Forest Run returns on 4 July 2027. Walk or run 5 km, 10 km or a half marathon. Early bird entries start at $25. Enter ...

The Lower Waitaki South Coastal Canterbury water zone features a network of spring-fed streams, coastal lagoons, complex groundwater flows, and includes part of the large alpine Waitaki River. The ...

The Upper Waitaki catchment is the most distinctive and largest of New Zealand’s high inland basins, almost completely derived from glacial activity with features ranging from alpine ice fields and ...

A Canadian goose is a large light-brown bird (weighing between 4.5-5.5kg) with a white chinstrap, and black head, neck, bill, legs, and feet. They present a risk to human safety in the form of ...

Tables of burners authorised for use (tested to ensure they can pass an emissions test).