News & events

Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2026

African love grass is a fast‑spreading pest threatening farms and biodiversity in Canterbury. Learn how to spot it and stop it spreading.

Date: Thu, 2 Apr 2026

If you see something in the environment that doesn’t look, smell or seem right — report it.

Date: Wed, 1 Apr 2026

More than 30,000 trees planted and 1,100 hectares retired, SCAR is helping farmers reduce erosion and build more resilient farms.

Date: Wed, 1 Apr 2026

What’s making the Kaiapoi River saltier? New research points to low river flows, tides and rising sea levels.

Date: Wed, 1 Apr 2026

Winter air can look clean but still harm your health. Learn what PM10 and PM2.5 are, why they matter, and how winter smoke affects air quality in Canterbury.

Date: Wed, 1 Apr 2026 by Chair of Canterbury Regional Council, Dr Deon Swiggs

Have your say on Environment Canterbury’s Annual Plan. Join a Cuppa and Kōrero session or share feedback online to help shape services and investment.

Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2026

Book your Event Direct shuttle for Super Round 2026 now. Travel from 11 Christchurch locations to Te Kaha.

Date: Thu, 26 Mar 2026

Council approved an Aranui bus trial, reduced Total Mobility fare caps, and advanced erosion funding, alongside hearing strong community feedback.

Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2026

As fuel prices rise, Environment Canterbury is encouraging people to switch to public transport, with Metro offering affordable and reliable travel options.

Date: Fri, 20 Mar 2026

Environment Canterbury issued Christchurch City Council an abatement notice after unconsented sewage discharges into Whakaraupō Lyttelton and Akaroa harbours.

Date: Fri, 20 Mar 2026

Black Cat wreck recovery at Nīkau Palm Valley Bay is now complete, with no environmental or wildlife impacts detected.

Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2026

Around 40 wilding willows are being removed near Lake Coleridge to protect a rare wetland and power infrastructure in Canterbury.