News & events

Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2021

We are working closely with Hurunui District Council to manage the Amberley tyre stockpile where a large fire broke out recently.

Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2021

A three-year programme of flood protection work kicks off with Kaiapoi rock works. Find out more about the history of flood protection in the Kaiapoi region.

Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2021

Here’s the top lakeside picnic spots in Upper Waitaki, as nominated by you!

Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2021

A husband and wife Kaikōura dairy farming duo are planting to protect recreation and biodiversity values for future generations.

Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2021

Restoration projects and changing policies worldwide has been celebrated for the 25th time on World Wetlands Day.

Date: Fri, 29 Jan 2021

Be in to win a picnic pack as part of the Love Our Lakes campaign in the Upper Waitaki lakes.

Date: Thu, 28 Jan 2021

Lake Clearwater has been deemed safe for swimming, after testing reveals that the cyanobacteria currently found in the lake is not a risk to health.

Date: Tue, 19 Jan 2021 by Jenny Hughey, Chair, Environment Canterbury

Keeping black-billed gulls safe is one of our top priorities and it was disheartening to see that the latest incident has caused great damage to the colony.

Date: Mon, 4 Jan 2021

Do your bit this summer to 'Check, Clean, Dry' and help stop the spread of unwanted freshwater pests.

Date: Thu, 31 Dec 2020 by Jenny Hughey, Chair, Environment Canterbury

Flooding can have devastating effects. We have taken significant steps to reduce the risk of potential flood damage and we need to adapt for climate change.

Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2020

People are advised to avoid contact with water following algal growth and the detection of high levels of potentially toxic cyanobacteria

Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2020

DIYers are being warned about the potential for accidentally contaminating their own home during home maintenance over summer.