All 225 native plants stolen from Eyre River restoration site

Wednesday 21 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 21 Oct, 6:30pm

In this story Environment Canterbury

Environment Canterbury is asking the public for help after 225 native plants were stolen from a restoration site beside the Eyre River. The plants were part of the Waimakariri River Flood Resilience Infrastructure Upgrades. The theft has impacted work intended to restore the river environment and support flood resilience.

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1. The PressWed 21 Oct, 5:16pm

   Hundreds of native plants stolen from Eyre River restoration project (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsWed 21 Oct, 6:30pm

   More than 220 native plants stolen from Canterbury river bank (opens in new tab)