News & events

Date: Fri, 22 Sep 2023

On Friday 1 September, we responded to a discharge to a waterway, Saltwater Creek, North Canterbury. Read the latest update.

Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2023

$1.67 million has been allocated to vital protection and restoration initiatives for the 2024 financial year.

Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2023

Join our public meeting on 27 September, to tackle the Pig's Ear invasion in Akaroa and the bays.

Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2023

Our annual contact recreation report is now available, assessing 100 popular swimming spots in Waitaha/Canterbury.

Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2023

Stopbanks, vital for flood defense, safeguard lives and infrastructure. Collective responsibility ensures their effectiveness in averting major floods.

Date: Tue, 19 Sep 2023

Members of our Youth Rōpū held a successful planting event in the Waimakariri River Regional Park to celebrate Conservation Week.

Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2023

From September 2023 until February 2024 we're conducting a Karoro/Southern black-backed gull control operation, at the Ashley River/Rakahuri.

Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2023 by Peter Scott, Chair, Environment Canterbury

Funding from MfE is supporting investigation and feasibility work for natural solutions to flood protection but permanent co-investment is still needed.

Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2023

The construction of a new fence designed to keep wallabies out of the Mackenzie Basin is advancing well.

Date: Wed, 13 Sep 2023

Collaborating with Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura to enhance Hurunui River berm, improving flood protection, climate resilience, and restoring native habitat.

Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2023

During June and July 2023, the Timaru community got involved in Our Waitarakao – a joint project to plan for a healthier future for the lagoon and catchment.

Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2023

For Clean Air Day we are highlighting the large number of expired wood burners in Waitaha/Canterbury, and the help available for homeowners to upgrade.