News & events

Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2021

Our annual report confirms performance targets are met despite the challenges of the May 2020 flood event and ongoing impact of COVID-19.

Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2021

Read about the water zone committees' action plans for 2021-2024 and the priorities for each zone.

Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2021

Our efforts to reinstate mana whenua voting rights has passed a significant milestone with the local Bill having its first reading in Parliament.  

Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2021

Find out more about Plan Change 7 to the Land & Water Regional Plan (LWRP) and Plan Change 2 to the Waimakariri River Regional Plan and how it may affect you.

Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2021

Council adopts the recommendations of the independent hearing commissioners on Plan Change 7 and Plan Change 2.

Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2021

The Ashburton Water Zone Committee welcomes Adi Avnit, Clare Buchanan and Sidinei Teixera.

Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2021

The Banks Peninsula Water Zone Committee has new members, following a refresh.

Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2021

Whakaora Te Ahuriri – A Wetland for Te Waihora documentary celebrates the creation of a constructed wetland in a culturally significant area of Aotearoa.

Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2021

We are promoting a Local Bill to Parliament which, if passed, will ensure mana whenua representation on the Council.

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: Thu, 17 Jun 2021

Our Long-Term Plan 2021-31 has been formally adopted. The plan sets the course for our work in the region across the ten years.