News & events

Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2023

The Christchurch West Melton Water Management Zone Committee is looking for businesses to recognise for their good stormwater management practices.

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: Tue, 16 May 2023

Illegal dumping is rife across the region and it’s not just the inorganic items that are putting our flood protection, biodiversity and water health at risk.

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: Thu, 27 Apr 2023 by Shaun McCracken

Our Flood Protection Recovery Manager Shaun McCracken says we need to rethink our relationship with rivers.

Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2023

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

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: Wed, 21 Dec 2022

If you’re heading off camping to the southern lakes and rivers, keep up-to-date with weather conditions, especially if you’re choosing a spot close to water.

Date: Thu, 10 Nov 2022

We have responded to multiple chemical spills at a site in Woolston, with help from other agencies.

Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2022

Rubbish dumping is a large and costly problem, so we’re asking people to do the right thing with their rubbish.

Date: Fri, 26 Aug 2022

Our Listed Land Use Register has won a second award for excellence in Contaminated Land Management.

Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2022

Stay up to date on our response to the Woolston scrap metal yard fire.