News & events

Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2023

Kaikōura and Hurunui Waiau Uwha zone delivery lead Marco Cataloni updates us on the SCAR Programme and provides a grape marc storage reminder.

Date: Tue, 30 May 2023

Te Whatu Ora health risk assessment confirms no long-term health risks from the fire at a large tyre stockpile in Amberley in January 2021.

Date: Mon, 15 May 2023 by Kaikōura and Hurunui Waiau Uwha zone delivery lead Marco Cataloni

Grape marc is the solid waste left over from processing grapes into wine. Popular as stock feed and high in nutrients, consent is required to store it.

Date: Thu, 11 May 2023

More than 20 farmers attended a biodiversity and regulations workshop in Culverden, which was a chance for them to ask us questions one-to-one.

Date: Wed, 3 May 2023

Make sure you know the outdoor burning rules before you light this winter, including what you can and can't burn.

Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2023

We are undertaking two flights in both the Waimakariri and Ashburton regions this year, supporting farmers with winter grazing preparation and execution.

Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2023

Warnings have been lifted following a liquid waste material discharge incident at Blenheim Road.

Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2023

The Christchurch City Council has shortlisted six potential new sites/providers for the organics processing plant (currently known as Living Earth in Bromley).

Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2023

Planning to burn crop residue? Make sure you know the rules around burning in Canterbury.

Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2023 by Kaikōura and Hurunui Waiau Uwha zone delivery lead Marco Cataloni

Read Kaikōura and Hurunui Waiau Uwha zone delivery lead Marco Cataloni's March column.

Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2023

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: Tue, 13 Dec 2022

Environment Canterbury is recommending several cost-effective and efficient practices farmers can adopt to reduce nitrogen loss.