News & events

Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2026

Find out how Environment Canterbury delivered key transport, water quality, governance and financial outcomes in late 2025.

Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2026

Keep up to date on the Nīkau Palm Valley Bay boat sinking in Akaroa.

Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2026

A state of emergency has been declared for Banks Peninsula due to flooding, slips and power outages. Get safety advice, flood warnings and cleanup guidance.

Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2026

Canterbury dairy farmers, Adele and Peter King, on the value of the Farm Environment Plan system.

Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2026

We want to know what you think about Routes 84 Rolleston Direct West and 85 Rolleston Direct East - what's been your experience?

Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2026

An investigation is underway for a wastewater discharge into Te Waipapa Diamond Harbour and Bays from Christchurch City Council that resulted in a health alert.

Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2026 by Dr Deon Swiggs - Chair, Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury)

Environment Canterbury responds to government reforms, calling for locally led governance, phased transition, and decisions made at the right level.

Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2026 by Chair of Canterbury Regional Council, Dr Deon Swiggs

Stench from Christchurch's Wastewater Treatment Plant continues to affect communities. We have told Christchurch City Council to take action.

Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2026

Our Flood Warning System is designed to protect lives and infrastructure, and has seen lots of improvements in 2025.

Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2026

Funding is open to help Waitaha Canterbury community groups turn local environmental ideas into practical, on-the-ground action.

Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2026

Learn more about a special Council workshop to discuss submissions the council is making in response to a host of Government proposals raised late last year.

Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2026

You have a chance to win $100 by taking part in the Great Willowherb Hunt, running until 28 February.