News & events

Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2023

Are you concerned that an activity may be damaging our environment? Use the Snap Send Solve app to report an issue.

Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2022

We've published new guidance to help people understand wastewater treatment systems.

Date: Fri, 28 Oct 2022

Illegal rubbish pits can affect soil and water quality - and are costly to clean up.

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: Wed, 17 Aug 2022

Reminder – there is still time to nominate your business for a Stormwater Superhero award.

Date: Wed, 18 May 2022 by Kaikōura zone delivery lead Kevin Heays

Read Kaikōura zone delivery lead Kevin Heays' latest update, where he discusses recycling on farms and winter burning rules.

Date: Tue, 10 May 2022

Agrecovery programmes provide a safe and sustainable way to dispose of old or unwanted chemicals.

Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2022

In the early hours of Sunday 30 January, oil spilt into the Cam / Ruataniwha River after a significant fire was extinguished in Kaiapoi.

Date: Mon, 26 Jul 2021 by Christchurch West Melton Zone Delivery Lead Ruth Sarson

Christchurch West Melton Zone Delivery Lead Ruth Sarson reminds everyone about the rules for outdoor burning in the city.

Date: Thu, 1 Jul 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: Thu, 6 May 2021

Updates for the community on Renew Energy Limited's (REL's) consent application to store bales at an industrial site in Belfast.

Date: Fri, 27 Nov 2020

Improving water quality at Waitarakao Washdyke Lagoon is the aim of a pollution prevention programme with local industrial businesses.