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We are excited to be running our third Waimakariri Nature Photo Competition with another great group of prizes thanks to our supporters. This year we have one all-ages open section. Explore our beautiful parks, reserves, or your own backyard this summer and enter your best photograph(s) of native birds, lizards, fish or insects, emphasising the Waimakariri landscape and habitat. ​   Win great prizes including a family pass to Willowbank Wildlife Reserve and a framed print of

Daiken NZ is sponsoring the Waimakariri Biodiversity Trust, giving $15,000 over two years (mid 2025 to mid 2027) under the Restorative Justice programme following the effluent spill into the creek in 2023. The Trust is seeking applications for the purchase of native plants to be used alongside Saltwater Creek or within 200m of the main stem or tributaries.​ The objective of the fund is to support native biodiversity initiatives occurring within Daiken property boundaries, aim

Ashley-Rakahuri Rivercare Group is seeking volunteers for their annual bird survey on Saturday 15 November from 9am to 1pm starting from the Cones Rd Picnic Area. Photo by Ariane Please email your interest and include your phone number and they will be in contact with further details. The survey can take place in changeable weather and is in an environment with a rough walking surface and water hazards.  Therefore, due to health and safety considerations, they have had to se

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These awards were first awarded in 2023 by the Waimakariri Zone Committee. This year their management passed to the trust supported by...

We teamed up with MainPower, with support from the Waimakariri District Council, for a second year to offer a contestable fund of up to...

The Lees Road wetland planting at Kaiapoi on Saturday was a great success. Huge thanks to the dozen Student Volunteer Army folks who did...

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The Waimakariri Biodiversity Trust, with support from the Waimakariri District Council, has teamed up with MainPower to deliver the...

Date: 25th May 2025  Time : 10am - 12.30pm Where:  230 Lees Rd, Kaiapoi Join the Waimakariri Biodiversity Trust, The Student Volunteer...

The latest environmental news, funding sources and a chance to share progress on projects drew more than 70 people to the forum event

The Pest free Waimakariri Photo Competition had three sections this year; Wildlife portrait, Wildlife in the landscape, and an Under 15...

Photo by Daniel Dirks, Tūtaepatu Lagoon at sunset Five things you should know about Tūhaitara Coastal Park thanks to Friends of Tūhaitara...

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The Waimakariri Biodiversity Trust is proud to be a sponsor of this year's Waimakariri Nature Photo Competition. After the success of...