News & events

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.

Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2023

Read the latest update on the tuna stranding near Taumutu Beach and Te Waihora.

Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2023

In early April we start work on securing the pipes at Waitarakao Washdyke. This will provide protection for the pipes and reduce the flooding risk.

Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2023

We're joining a local organisation to increase flood protection measures along the Ōpihi River.

Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2023

Canterbury's main centres are being aerially surveyed, adding to our knowledge around the region, and our climate and flood resilience.

Date: Mon, 23 Jan 2023

A North Canterbury farmer benefits from Environment Canterbury's Soil Conservation and Revegetation (SCAR) Programme.

Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2023

The coastline from Waiau-toa/Clarence River to Waimate has been captured in 3D by LiDAR (light detection and ranging) via Land Information New Zealand.

Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2022

When there's a nor-wester, our alpine rivers can flood without warning, even on sunny days.

Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2022

Residents in Lake Ōhau village have grown native seedlings as part of the area’s regeneration project in the wake of the devastating wildfire in 2020.

Date: Fri, 30 Sep 2022

Several tracks between the townships of Twizel and Tekapo are damaged following severe weather throughout July and August.