News & events

Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2021

If you have a current consent to take water in Canterbury, you’ll have received a letter from us informing you of upcoming charges for water use.

Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2021

We are working closely with Hurunui District Council to manage the Amberley tyre stockpile where a large fire broke out recently.

Date: Wed, 13 Jan 2021

Burning/burying farm plastics can cause ongoing issues, which is why its important to recycle farm plastic. Find out how to do this in Kaikōura

Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2020

DIYers are being warned about the potential for accidentally contaminating their own home during home maintenance over summer.

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: Thu, 12 Nov 2020 by Jenny Hughey, Chair, Environment Canterbury

Council and working groups focus on deterioration in water clarity of the Opāwaho/Heathcote river and Cashmere stream as part of the five-year compliance plan.

Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2020

Our advice on managing the clean up of the Ōhau Village fire, to minimise environmental impacts.

Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2020

An Ashburton dairy farmer who discharged sediment-laden water into an ecologically significant creek has been fined $35,000.

Date: Fri, 25 Sep 2020

We have been working closely with the North Canterbury Infrastructure Recovery Alliance (NCTIR) to protect fish and their habitat.

Date: Tue, 22 Sep 2020

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

Date: Tue, 22 Sep 2020

The latest COVID-19 update on our regional services.

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.