News & events

Date: Mon, 26 Jul 2021 by Christchurch West Melton Zone Delivery Lead Ruth Sarson

Christchurch West Melton Zone Delivery Lead Ruth Sarson reminds everyone about the rules for outdoor burning in the city.

Date: Thu, 1 Jul 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, 28 May 2021

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

Date: Mon, 24 May 2021

Although it's open fire season in Canterbury, you must still follow our burning rules and check it's alright before you light.

Date: Thu, 13 May 2021 by Jenny Hughey, Chair, Environment Canterbury

Consents play an important role in managing and protecting the environment, but the process can be complex.

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, 22 Apr 2021

Harrison Spraying Services Limited has been fined $120,000 after contaminating a water race which subsequently killed hundreds of fish.

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: 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.