News & events

Date: Thu, 17 Jun 2021

Our Long-Term Plan 2021-31 has been formally adopted. The plan sets the course for our work in the region across the ten years.

Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2021

Find the latest updates on rainfall, river flow and key roading updates across the region.

Date: Fri, 28 May 2021

The impacts of climate change in Canterbury will be highlighted in a regionwide campaign starting this week.

Date: Thu, 20 May 2021

Learn the three key components to ensure a smoke-free fire to better heat your home this winter.

Date: Fri, 30 Jul 2021

A five-year collaborative project involving NIWA and a pilot group of Waimakariri farmers has seen a shift from a 'just-in-case' approach to irrigation to a 'justified' approach, where landowners use…

Date: Fri, 30 Jul 2021

The service is a partnership between Environment Canterbury, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, Christchurch City Council and Waimakariri District Council.

Date: Wed, 28 Jul 2021

A new report has found that significant reductions in nutrient loads will be required to preserve water quality in the Ashburton/Ō Tū Wharekai lakes.

Date: Wed, 28 Jul 2021

Minister for the Environment approves Change 1 to Chapter 6 of the CRPS to future proof urban development in Selwyn and Waimakariri.

Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2021 by Jenny Hughey, Chair, Environment Canterbury

A covenant is a great way to protect existing biodiversity and improve the health of ecosystems.

Date: Mon, 26 Jul 2021

The Government is seeking feedback on its proposed Freshwater Farm Plan (FW-FP) module, part of the Government’s push towards integrated farm planning.

Date: Mon, 26 Jul 2021

A remarkable one-eyed scent detection dog is training to sniff out African love grass and assist our pest surveillance programme.

Date: Mon, 26 Jul 2021 by Christchurch West Melton Zone Delivery Lead Ruth Sarson

Christchurch West Melton Zone Delivery Lead Ruth Sarson reminds everyone about the rules for outdoor burning in the city.