News & events

Date: Fri, 22 May 2026

Learn about the community-led projects receiving Environment Canterbury funding to protect biodiversity and restore waterways across Canterbury.

Date: Thu, 21 May 2026

Collaborative weed control work along the Upper Rangitata River is helping protect braided river habitats, native species and vulnerable ecosystems.

Date: Wed, 20 May 2026

Award-winning Canterbury high-country farmers are using data, wetlands and conservation work to support resilient, sustainable farming systems.

Date: Tue, 21 Apr 2026

Around 200 beetles have been released near Staveley to help control an invasive vine threatening native forests.

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: Wed, 25 Mar 2026

Learn how SHMAK kits help Canterbury communities monitor stream health, following a workshop where native fish were unexpectedly discovered.

Date: Fri, 13 Mar 2026

Our biodiversity and biosecurity staff spent five days in February tackling invasive weeds, protecting the Upper Ōhau catchment.

Date: Wed, 4 Mar 2026

A new GIS mapping tool analysing 60+ years of braided river bird data reveals declining tōrea populations in Waitaha Canterbury.

Date: Mon, 2 Mar 2026

Biosecurity Advisory Group applications open in Waitaha Canterbury. Apply by 30 March to help shape pest management and protect our region’s biodiversity.

Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2026

Two summer interns have helped strengthen long‑standing partnerships and advance key biodiversity projects.

Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2025

Te Rōhutu Whio students restore Te Repo o Papatahora wetland, planting natives and learning kaitiakitanga alongside rūnanga and restoration partners.

Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2025

Marine scientist Dr Joyce Yager has constructed multi-platform ‘marine hotels’ in Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour, which offer clues about the harbour's health.