News & events

Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2021 by Jenny Hughey, Chair, Environment Canterbury

The Ashburton Lakes/Ō Tū Wharekai are in danger of flipping due to an increase in nutrients in the water.

Date: Wed, 22 Sep 2021 by Jenny Hughey, Chair, Environment Canterbury

Engaging communities - new fund launched to support community organisations and their environmental projects.

Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2021 by Jenny Hughey, Chair, Environment Canterbury

A pest free Banks Peninsula may be one step closer, thanks to a new approach to pest management.

Date: Wed, 4 Aug 2021

Styx Living Laboratory Trust was established in 2002 to work towards achieving Christchurch City Councils “Vision 2000-2040 The Styx”. Find out how it's going.

Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2021 by Jenny Hughey, Chair, Environment Canterbury

A covenant is a great way to protect existing biodiversity and improve the health of ecosystems.

Date: Mon, 19 Jul 2021 by Jenny Hughey, Chair, Environment Canterbury

Whether having a say or getting hands on, all Cantabrians can play a part in helping the region to thrive.

Date: Fri, 9 Jul 2021 by Jenny Hughey, Chair, Environment Canterbury

The recent Canterbury floods raise questions around the impact of climate change and the need to plan ahead.

Date: Fri, 2 Jul 2021 by Jenny Hughey, Chair, Environment Canterbury

A nature-based education gives students practical knowledge and an holistic understanding of ecology, which ultimately benefits society.

Date: Fri, 25 Jun 2021 by Jenny Hughey, Chair, Environment Canterbury

Flooding is a common natural hazard in New Zealand, but the recent weather event was an extreme test of the the flood protection network.

Date: Tue, 22 Jun 2021

Leo Fietje has spent years helping farmers, scientists and planners work together for a better environment. Learn more about the time he spent working for us.

Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2021 by Jenny Hughey, Chair, Environment Canterbury

A new campaign aims to show what climate change may mean for the Canterbury region.

Date: Fri, 28 May 2021 by Jenny Hughey, Chair, Environment Canterbury

Residents' associations perform an important role in representing matters of interest for their respective suburbs.