Selwyn River
Danger warnings remain in place for Canterbury river
A Canterbury river remains off-limits as high levels of E Coli, toxic algae and faecal bacteria continue to make the water dangerous to swimmers and fishers.
Go with the Flow
Adopting best-practice farming systems and fencing off streams to improve water quality are ongoing tasks for James Guild and his son Hamish who farm around the headwaters of the Selwyn River in… Audio
Go with the Flow
Adopting best-practice farming systems and fencing off streams to improve water quality are ongoing tasks for James Guild and his son Hamish who farm around the headwaters of the Selwyn River in…
AudioSick river: the Selwyn's slow decline
Allan Strong is an engineer whose had a bach alongside the Se river for many years and has watched its decline with increasing despair. Audio
Toxic Selwyn River has ruined summer, locals say
A Canterbury councillor blames three years of drought and irrigation over-allocation for the Selwyn River's dire state.
