News & events

Date: Tue, 22 Sep 2020

Canterbury is now at Alert Level 1. This means a return to "business as usual" for Environment Canterbury services, buildings and staff.

Date: Mon, 18 Jan 2021

Land rezoning for new housing developments in Rolleston, Rangiora and Kaiapoi is currently being considered to meet future demand.

Date: Fri, 15 Jan 2021

We are rolling out a pilot project throughout February to gather better odour information and data in the Washdyke and northern Timaru area.

Date: Thu, 14 Jan 2021 by

Kaikōura Zone Delivery Manager updates us on pollution call outs over the summer break and plans for the coming year.

Date: Wed, 13 Jan 2021

Burning/burying farm plastics can cause ongoing issues, which is why its important to recycle farm plastic. Find out how to do this in Kaikōura

Date: Thu, 7 Jan 2021

New direct bus services from Waimakariri to central Christchurch start on Monday 11 January with free travel for the first two weeks.

Date: Tue, 5 Jan 2021

The Goughs Bay ‘Haley fence’ project will receive more than $15,000 of Immediate Steps (IMS) biodiversity funding to allow native forest to regenerate.

Date: Mon, 4 Jan 2021

Do your bit this summer to 'Check, Clean, Dry' and help stop the spread of unwanted freshwater pests.

Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2020

People are advised to avoid contact with water following algal growth and the detection of high levels of potentially toxic cyanobacteria

Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2020

DIYers are being warned about the potential for accidentally contaminating their own home during home maintenance over summer.

Date: Thu, 17 Dec 2020

Environment Canterbury is working closely with Hurunui District Council to ensure the removal of a tyre stockpile at 122 Racecourse Road, Amberley.

Date: Thu, 17 Dec 2020

More than $24 million will be spent on a programme of flood protection projects in Canterbury thanks to central government’s climate resilience fund.