News & events

Date: Wed, 29 Sep 2021

Consent renewal for the third of three irrigation schemes in mid Canterbury has been granted. Find out more about the decisions and the consent conditions.

Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2021

Farmers in Kaikōura who have been working with land management advisor Pete Bradshaw, are feeling prepared for their farm audits.

Date: Fri, 28 May 2021

Find out more about wetlands on your property and how you can help to protect them.

Date: Tue, 4 May 2021

If you have a current consent to take water and are required to submit water use data, you'll be receiving an invoice from us shortly.

Date: Fri, 23 Apr 2021 by William Thomas, Chair, Ashburton Water Zone Committee

Ashburton Water Zone Committee Chair William Thomas talks about the Mayfield Hinds Valetta consent renewal and our need to empathise with others.

Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2021 by Jenny Hughey, Chair, Environment Canterbury

Is dust simply one of life’s irritations – a nuisance at worst – or can something more be done to help those who are living with it day in and day out?

Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2020

Canterbury farmers are some of the most productive and efficient in the country. Find out how Stu has managed his consent process.

Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2020

More than 40 consent reviews for water takes near the Hakatere River have been granted, as new monitoring stations provide a clearer picture on availability.

Date: Tue, 22 Sep 2020

Here is an update on our compliance monitoring and enforcement during Alert Level 1.

Date: Wed, 9 Sep 2020

Three independent commissioners have granted six consent applications relating to the construction of, and discharge from, a coastal outfall near Glenavy.

Date: Fri, 21 Aug 2020

View updates on the proposed Waste Management NZ Ltd site on Marshs Road.

Date: Fri, 17 Jul 2020

Canterbury farmers without a land use consent to farm are being asked to check if they need consent, and if necessary, to apply now.