News & events

Date: Tue, 12 May 2020

The Mackenzie Basin Agency Alignment Programme has welcomed the government's announcement of further funding for wilding pine control.

Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2020

Nitrate contamination in waterways is cause for concern for everyone in Canterbury.

Date: Wed, 8 Apr 2020

Farmers in the Ahuriri catchment recently met to discuss irrigation management with the goal of operating farms sustainably now and in the future.

Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2020

Winners announced for the 2020 Ballance Farm Environment Awards.

Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 by Kevin Heays, Kaikōura Zone Delivery Manager

Kaikōura Zone Delivery Manager Kevin Heays provides insight into what is happening on the ground.

Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2020

Wetlands with a high ecological value around Kaikōura are being identified as part of a push to protect and enhance them throughout the district.

Date: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 by David Hill

Kaikōura farmers are given the opportunity to see how they will do in their audit checks.

Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2020

Proactive improvement to farming practices has seen 89 percent of Waimakariri Irrigation Limited (WIL) shareholders achieve an A or B FEP audit score.

Date: Mon, 16 Dec 2019

Agencies are working on better guidelines for burning crop residue after a number of concerns in the Waimate area.

Date: Mon, 16 Dec 2019

Makarini Rupene, about moving his focus towards Waimakariri to raise awareness on how to use the land and environment to include mahinga kai values.

Date: Fri, 6 Dec 2019

Farmers around the region must be wary of the potential hazards irrigation on roads can cause for motorists this summer.

Date: Mon, 25 Nov 2019

Environment Canterbury is working closely with Hurunui District Council to ensure the removal of a tyre stockpile at 122 Racecourse Road, Amberley.