News & events

Date: Fri, 26 Jul 2019

Environment Canterbury has been prioritising action on nitrate concentrations for many years.

Date: Fri, 5 Jul 2019

Recent news articles have discussed whether nitrate in our drinking water can cause health problems. Naturally, this is cause for concern for all of us.

Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2019

Environment Canterbury released its annual groundwater quality survey for 2018.

Date: Fri, 8 Nov 2019

The Ōtākaro/Avon River was one of the finalists for the most improved rivers, showcasing what can be done when people and organisations work together.

Date: Fri, 8 Nov 2019

A cross-agency effort to improve the condition of one of Christchurch’s most treasured waterways has led to national recognition for the Ōtākaro/Avon River.

Date: Wed, 6 Nov 2019

Farmers in Hurunui and Kaikōura with erosion-prone land are eligible for funding to help reduce the movement of sediment down hillsides and into waterways.

Date: Tue, 5 Nov 2019

The Christchurch West Melton zone committee held a workshop recently where they learned about the challenges Cashmere Stream faces.

Date: Mon, 4 Nov 2019

The impact of the Ahuriri Lagoon wetland restoration project is being measured with environmental surveying and cultural knowledge.

Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2019 by Upper Waitaki Chair Simon Cameron

Upper Waitaki Water Zone Committee Chair, Simon Cameron, gives an update on the action being taken to address a decline in water quality in the Ahuriri.

Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2019

Forty Banks Peninsula locals and Environment Canterbury staff volunteered their time to plant 1300 seedlings on the banks of the Okana River on Saturday.

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: Mon, 14 Oct 2019 by Selwyn Waihora Water Zone Committee Co-Chair Les Wanhalla

Selwyn Waihora Water Zone Committee Co-Chair Les Wanhalla on the importance of protecting the high country's lakes and streams.