News & events

Date: Fri, 2 Jul 2021 by Jenny Hughey, Chair, Environment Canterbury

A nature-based education gives students practical knowledge and an holistic understanding of ecology, which ultimately benefits society.

Date: Mon, 31 May 2021

Registrations are open for this year's Youth Voices Hui, held at Staveley Camp from 8-10 July.

Date: Mon, 3 May 2021

Our rivers team attended the STEM Careers Fair to talk about summer internships, and what a career working in rivers is all about.

Date: Fri, 16 Apr 2021

Our Youth Rōpū had great success in 2020 with projects undertaken to ensure that the voices of young people are heard.

Date: Wed, 14 Apr 2021

A cultural artwork on Kaikōura's new pump station showcases the unique biodiversity of the area.

Date: Thu, 8 Apr 2021 by Jenny Hughey, Chair, Environment Canterbury

At Environment Canterbury we are keen to harness the vision of our youth and ensure they have their say through our youth engagement and education programmes.

Date: Thu, 1 Apr 2021

Two Canterbury schools have had the chance to learn and immerse themselves in their local environment with support from our youth engagement and education team.

Date: Wed, 6 Jan 2021

We have some great events lined up in early March for Seaweek 2021 that showcase the importance and diversity of our marine environments.

Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2020

Kaikōura High School students helped plant 650 natives for the recent Love the Lyell planting day.

Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2020

Oscar Bloom is the new youth representative for the Christchurch West Melton Water Zone Committee. Read about his efforts advocating for the voices of tomorrow.

Date: Tue, 8 Sep 2020

The winners of the Timaru Great Blue Fish Hunt competition have been announced. Congratulations to all entrants for learning about stormwater over the holidays.

Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2020

Our Youth Rōpū is seeking applications for two new members to represent North Canterbury and mana whenua.