News & events

Date: Fri, 17 Jul 2020

Canterbury farmers without a land use consent to farm are being asked to check if they need consent, and if necessary, to apply now.

Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2020

Over winter we're conducting reviews of erosion and sediment control practices at building sites in Cashmere and the Port Hills, with fines for non-compliance.

Date: Fri, 3 Jul 2020

We have released new guidelines for Farm Environment Plan auditors regarding winter forage crop grazing and wet weather management.

Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2020

Using a modern wood burner is a great start to improving air quality, but don't forget the basics to burn smoke-free – good wood and good lighting technique.

Date: Wed, 5 Aug 2020

Mt Fyffe farmers have received funding to protect a recently mapped wetland home to plant species rarely found on New Zealand's East Coast.

Date: Wed, 5 Aug 2020

Environment Canterbury has welcomed the gazetting of a new freshwater policy package announced today by the Government.

Date: Fri, 31 Jul 2020

Four projects in the Banks Peninsula Water Zone have received funding to help with fencing to exclude stock and protect native biodiversity

Date: Fri, 31 Jul 2020

Year two of a three-year project has further protected Glen Lyon Station, near Lake Ōhau, from invasive weeds.

Date: Fri, 31 Jul 2020

Over 90 farmers and industry professionals gathered in Kaikōura to learn, connect and share ideas about the ever growing regenerative farming movement

Date: Fri, 31 Jul 2020

COVID-relief funding for wilding pines projects is providing a lifeline by employing impacted workers in the hard-hit tourism industry.

Date: Thu, 30 Jul 2020

Coordinated efforts to search for and control the fast-growing weed Spartina, are having an impact with growth down this season.

Date: Wed, 29 Jul 2020

A new initiative is underway to develop a long-term vision and plan for the Greater Christchurch area, driven by the Greater Christchurch Partnership.