News & events

Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2020

Using a modern wood burner is a great start to improving air quality, but don't forget the basics to burn smoke-free – good wood and good lighting technique.

Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2020

Two sources of ongoing problem odours in Bromley have been identified following a pilot study, allowing remedial action to be taken.

Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2020

Consent has been granted for Southern Proteins Limited to discharge contaminants to air from a proposed rendering plant at Washdyke, subject to conditions.

Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2020 by Jenny Hughey, Chair, Environment Canterbury

Jenny Hughey, Chair for Environment Canterbury, about the many benefits of planting trees.

Date: Mon, 16 Dec 2019

Agencies are working on better guidelines for burning crop residue after a number of concerns in the Waimate area.

Date: Mon, 25 Nov 2019

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

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: 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.