News & events

Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2019

Come along to the November drop-in sessions to find out about the requirements, subsidies and help available for the Waimate and Geraldine wood burner deadline.

Date: Mon, 14 Oct 2019 by Steve Lowndes Chairman, Environment Canterbury

Steve Lowndes is wrapping up his experience as a councillor and chair and reflects on achievements and the challenges lying ahead for the new council.

Date: Tue, 9 Jul 2019

Environment Canterbury is reminding residents living in the Christchurch clean air zone that no outdoor burning is permitted over the cooler months.

Date: Wed, 5 Jun 2019

World Environment Day is celebrated on June 5 each year, as an opportunity to raise awareness and promote action on national environmental issues.

Date: Thu, 30 May 2019

Environment Canterbury staff will be checking for smoky chimneys in the evenings starting in June in South Canterbury.

Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2019

With a high level of interest in quarrying in Canterbury currently, this article shares all of the most up to date information.

Date: Fri, 22 Mar 2019

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

Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2019

A report into Environment Canterbury’s 2017 greenhouse gas emissions has shown the tangible ways in which the organisation has reduced its level of emissions.

Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2018

Burning smoke-free is catching on in Timaru with Environment Canterbury’s air team providing in-home advice to help residents create a warm home without the excess smoke.

Date: Wed, 4 Jul 2018

On 28 March 2018 charges were withdrawn in the Christchurch District Court against Solvent Rescue Limited as both Environment Canterbury and the company agreed to alternative outcomes which benefited the community.

Date: Mon, 2 Jul 2018

Home heating subsidies for low income households in all of Canterbury’s clean air zones are again available from Environment Canterbury.

Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2018

High pollution nights have been recorded this month in Christchurch, Ashburton, Timaru and Kaiapoi – but the region is still on track to improve on last year’s results.