News & events

Date: Tue, 28 Nov 2023

Shift from easterly winds signals a hot, dry season ahead. Get ready for tough farming conditions with high temperatures and water scarcity due to El Niño.

Date: Thu, 16 Nov 2023

We've planted close to 50,000 willows across South Canterbury rivers, increasing safety and resilience for our river communities in the face of climate change.

Date: Fri, 10 Nov 2023

Flood protection and enhancing biodiversity is at the heart of a three-year work programme we've been carrying out alongside Waitaha rivers.

Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2023

No matter what you’re doing in or around our rivers this summer season, be aware of weather forecasts and, if in doubt, keep out.

Date: Tue, 24 Oct 2023

Help shape our region’s future by sharing your feedback.

Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2023 by Peter Scott, Chair, Environment Canterbury

Funding from MfE is supporting investigation and feasibility work for natural solutions to flood protection but permanent co-investment is still needed.

Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2023

We’re in the process of upgrading our river water monitoring network regionwide so it can withstand a one in 200-year flooding event.

Date: Tue, 4 Jul 2023

Help shape our region’s future by taking part in our extended engagement process.

Date: Thu, 8 Jun 2023 by Environment Canterbury Chair Peter Scott

Chair Peter Scott shares his disappointment over the Government's decision to not fund a flood prevention plan.

Date: Fri, 5 May 2023

The Rakaia River berm is being transformed with native flood protection trees replacing pest plants in this ecologically significant area.

Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2023

We have four flood protection projects along the Waihī River in Geraldine, including targeted weeding, native planting, and a memorial site.

Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2023 by Shaun McCracken

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