News & events

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, 13 Sep 2023

Collaborating with Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura to enhance Hurunui River berm, improving flood protection, climate resilience, and restoring native habitat.

Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2023

Play your part to revive the Rakitata (Rangitata) River by providing feedback on the draft river revival strategy. Consultation is open until Monday 2 October.

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: Wed, 23 Aug 2023 by Leigh Griffiths - Acting general manager of operations

Climate change continues to increase the risk of flooding. Leigh Griffiths shares her thoughts about the future of flood protection in Waitaha.

Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2023

Get to know our four new Ashburton staff members.

Date: Thu, 27 Jul 2023

Learn about innovative flood protection methods that prioritise the wellbeing of our fish species.

Date: Thu, 20 Jul 2023

McKinnon's Creek/Ōtakitane is an example of a site undergoing significant restoration work, including planting, to improve water quality.

Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2023

A unique, years-long partnership is helping bring biodiversity benefits to the Waiau Toa/Clarence River, one of Aotearoa's few wild braided rivers.

Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2023

From 1 July this year, new minimum flow rules come into effect that will ensure more water stays in the river at times of low flow

Date: Tue, 4 Jul 2023

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

Date: Tue, 4 Jul 2023

Waimakariri Water Zone Committee Chair Carolyne Latham gives an update from the zone, including some new projects in the works.