News & events

Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2020 by Jenny Hughey, Chair, Environment Canterbury

Council and working groups focus on deterioration in water clarity of the Opāwaho/Heathcote river and Cashmere stream as part of the five-year compliance plan.

Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2020 by Jenny Hughey, Chair, Environment Canterbury

Dealing with legacy issues (hazardous or contaminated sites) is one of the hardest tasks we face as a regional council.

Date: Mon, 12 Oct 2020 by Jenny Hughey, Chair, Environment Canterbury

Our experts have just analysed Canterbury's air quality for winter 2020, and the results are pleasing.

Date: Fri, 18 Sep 2020 by Jenny Hughey, Chair, Environment Canterbury

Environment Canterbury purchases neighbouring heritage site to protect historical elements and providing options for future development.

Date: Tue, 18 Aug 2020 by Jenny Hughey, Chair, Environment Canterbury

Please don’t be shy. We want to hear from you, says Environment Canterbury Chair Jenny Hughey.

Date: Thu, 16 Jul 2020 by Jenny Hughey, Chair, Environment Canterbury

In the coming weeks and months the council will concentrate on setting new priorities for the next 10-year plan, says councillor Jenny Hughey.

Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2020 by Environment Canterbury councillors Elizabeth McKenzie and Vicky Southworth

A new coastal plan for Canterbury will protect biodiversity and also protect communities from hazards, councillors Elizabeth McKenzie and Vicky Southworth say.

Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2020 by Jenny Hughey, Chair, Environment Canterbury

This year the Council is focusing on public transport, environmental priority projects and COVID-19 recovery in its yearly Annual Plan.

Date: Wed, 24 Jun 2020 by Jenny Hughey, Chair, Environment Canterbury

The freshwater reforms announced recently by Environment Minister David Parker have left us a lot to think about.

Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2020 by Environment Canterbury councillors Megan Hands and Nicole Marshall

City and town-dwellers must do more to help improve the region’s water quality, Environment Canterbury councillors Megan Hands and Nicole Marshall say.

Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2020 by Environment Councillor Claire McKay

Environment Canterbury has a significant head-start in working with the Government’s new freshwater reforms, as councillor Claire McKay writes.

Date: Thu, 28 May 2020 by Jenny Hughey, Chair, Environment Canterbury

Identifying and addressing complex odour issues in Bromley is no easy task, and focusing on solving these issues is at the Council's forefront.