News & events

Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2022

Students wowed our judges with their innovative ideas at the NIWA Science and Technology Fair.

Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2022

A youth-led group planted 418 native trees, including kōwhai, kahikatea and tī kōuka, in Waimakariri River Regional Park during a recent planting event.

Date: Mon, 12 Sep 2022

Students from two Rolleston schools have been busy during Kids Discovery Plant-out days with Te Taumutu Rūnanga in Te Waihora catchment.

Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2022

Te Kōrari, our new People's Panel offers more opportunities for community participation, by way of short online surveys.

Date: Wed, 18 May 2022

Timaru Boys' High School students spent a day analysing water samples in the Ōpihi catchment.

Date: Wed, 9 Mar 2022

Our Youth Rōpū had a big 2021 and have recently published their annual update, which reflects on their achievements over the last year.

Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2022 by Jenny Hughey, Chair, Environment Canterbury

We must ensure youth are engaged, inspired, and empowered to become tomorrow's leaders.

Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2022

We have some great events lined up for Seaweek 2022 that showcase the importance and diversity of our marine environments.

Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2021

Lyell Creek / Waikōau in Kaikōura is being utilised as a space to engage learners on waterway biodiversity values and habitat.

Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2021

Around 50 industry professionals, farmers, community members and more gathered in Cust to hear about cultural and biodiversity values in the Waimakariri zone.

Date: Mon, 8 Nov 2021

The Orari Temuka Opihi Pareora (OTOP) water zone committee has proudly welcomed its youngest member yet. Find out more about Bailey.

Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2021

Before this year’s lockdown, students from mid-Canterbury’s Hinds School visited Kaikōura to learn about the local environment and help remove lupin weeds.