News & events

Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2026

Large ships can’t stop quickly, and small boats are hard to see — be a safe skipper and avoid getting in the way of other boats.

Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2026

Ready to burn? Plan smart! Get permits, check conditions, and keep Canterbury safe. Visit Checkitsalright.nz before you light.

Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2025

We use real-time modelling to assess swimming safety across Waitaha Canterbury. Most spots are suitable in dry weather; short-term risk follows heavy rain.

Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2025

We are upgrading $850 million worth of flood protection assets thanks to RIF funding, which will help protect Waitaha communities.

Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2025 by Dr Deon Swiggs, Chair Environment Canterbury

The next three months will test Waitaha Canterbury's governance like nothing we've seen in decades. Environment Canterbury Chair Dr Deon Swiggs tells us more.

Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2025

Monitoring across our seven towns and cities in Waitaha Canterbury shows a clear downward trend in high-pollution days between 2000 and 2025.

Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2025

Hot nor-west winds can mean heavy alpine rain and fast-rising rivers. Check weather, river flows and hazards before heading to Canterbury rivers this summer.

Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2025

Illegal rubbish dumping harms the environment and leaves ratepayers footing the bill. Those caught also face a hefty fine.

Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2025

Breens Intermediate student Yiting Su won the 2025 Wrybill Trophy for showing how tī kōuka leaves could replace imported fibres and reduce landfill waste.

Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2025

Expect up to 10-minute delays on Metro routes 8, 27 and 125 from 5pm Sunday 4 January, with detours, stop changes.

Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2025

Meet the marine robot revolutionising marine pest control in Lyttelton Harbour—safer, smarter biosecurity to protect Aotearoa’s marine ecosystems.

Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2025

Glenavy workshops helped farmers upskill on their environmental practices. If you missed out, here's what they learned.