News & events

Date: Tue, 1 Sep 2026

Canterbury’s braided river birds are nesting this spring. Find out how you can help protect these rare birds when visiting our rivers.

Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2026

Whitebait season is here. Find out the latest whitebait fishing rules, what structures are allowed, and how you can help protect Canterbury's rivers and native

Date: Wed, 26 Aug 2026

A Ngāti Wheke field crew cleared invasive gorse from Te Ahu Pātiki on Banks Peninsula, helping protect rare plants and wetland habitat.

Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2026

$521,733 in DOC funding will support three years of pest control and biodiversity monitoring at Muriwai o Whata Coopers Lagoon near Southbridge.

Date: Wed, 19 Aug 2026

Whānau, community groups and partners are restoring native habitat at Kaitorete Spit, supporting a long-term vision to heal and rejuvenate the whenua.

Date: Wed, 12 Aug 2026

New and returning members of our Biosecurity Advisory Groups will help shape pest management and identify emerging issues across Canterbury.

Date: Thu, 30 Jul 2026

Environmental DNA testing revealed native fish survived February's devastating flood in Te Wharau Stream, offering hope for the stream's biodiversity.

Date: Thu, 30 Jul 2026

A dream to restore Papaka Stream has become a lot easier for South Canterbury farmers Gemma and Hayden Barker, thanks to funding from the CWMS Action Plan Fund.

Date: Thu, 9 Jul 2026

Five years of monitoring at Staveley Camp show thriving native bush regeneration, increased kererū numbers and significant biodiversity gains.

Date: Fri, 3 Jul 2026

Students from Enviroschools across the Waimakariri district came together to advocate for change and protect braided river ecosystems.

Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2026

Local biodiversity funding is helping restore habitats, improve waterways and protect ecosystems across Canterbury.

Date: Fri, 22 May 2026

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