News & events

Date: Fri, 2 Oct 2026

Have an idea to improve Canterbury’s environment? Community funding is available for local projects. Applications close on 12 October 2026.

Date: Wed, 30 Sep 2026 by Dr Deon Swiggs, Chair, Canterbury Regional Council

New resource management laws now in force: what Canterbury communities and consent holders need to know as the transition begins.

Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2026

Celebrate 20 years of McLeans Forest at a free open day on 3 October. Discover family activities, new attractions and the park's role in Canterbury.

Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2026

Environment Canterbury led students on a hands-on day at Port Saddle, restoring habitat and learning about Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour's ecology.

Date: Thu, 24 Sep 2026

Environment Canterbury calls for local government reform that protects Canterbury’s essential services and local accountability.

Date: Thu, 24 Sep 2026

Council’s September meeting covered drinking water, Kaikōura flood recovery, bus routes, river birds and the Canterbury Regional Spatial Plan.

Date: Thu, 24 Sep 2026

$5.09 million has been approved for priority Kaikōura flood recovery work over the next two years.

Date: Wed, 23 Sep 2026

New resource management legislation will change how communities plan for growth, infrastructure and environmental protection.

Date: Wed, 23 Sep 2026

Customers across Greater Christchurch can pay fares and access concessions using a contactless bank card, smart device or prepaid Motu Move card.

Date: Tue, 22 Sep 2026

North Cantabrians are asked to be on the lookout for possible rook sightings and report them to us.

Date: Tue, 22 Sep 2026

A $20,000 Wai Fund grant will support BRaid’s work to protect Canterbury’s threatened braided river birds and their unique habitats.

Date: Wed, 16 Sep 2026

Environment Canterbury staff spot rare blue-phase kanakana in the Waimakariri River - an ancient native fish now Threatened – Nationally Vulnerable.