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: Thu, 1 Apr 2021

Central zones' Pou Mātai Kō Tana Luke has joined Environment Canterbury and offers a wealth of experience in matauranga Māori.

Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2021 by William Thomas, Chair, Ashburton Water Zone Committee

Ashburton Water Zone Committee Chair William Thomas talks about his visit to Lake Clearwater and the challenge of preserving our high-country environment.

Date: Fri, 5 Mar 2021

A range of resources have been developed for farmers to help them continue with rural recovery, resilience, and community support after the 2016 earthquakes.

Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2021

With crop residue burning season here, it is essential that the all rules and requirements are followed to manage any potentially adverse effects.

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, 12 Feb 2021

Mahinga kai is a focus for us and Waimakariri farmers. Find out how farmers in Eyreton are enhancing biodiversity and mahinga kai values on farm.

Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2021

A husband and wife Kaikōura dairy farming duo are planting to protect recreation and biodiversity values for future generations.

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: Wed, 16 Dec 2020 by Ted Howard - Chair of Kaikōura Water Zone Committee

Kaikōura Water Zone Committee Chair Ted Howard updates us on the committee's last meeting of the year - a field trip to two IMS recipient sites.

Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2020

Kaikōura Plains Recovery Project has worked with staff and local landowners post-quake, identifying and managing significantly wet areas on-farm.

Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2020 by Kevin Heays

Kaikōura Zone Delivery Manager Kevin Heays provides an update on effluent testing in the district.