News & events

Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2018

Environment Canterbury, Christchurch City Council and the Canterbury District Health Board are committed to working together to resolve quarry dust issues in the Yaldhurst area.

Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2018

A fish screen is required whenever a water take could impact fish. They are designed to protect fish, including trout, salmon as well as native fish by keeping them out...

Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2018

Simons Pass Station’s consents have created a lot of interest among environmental groups and individuals concerned about the impact on the Mackenzie Basin landscape, water quality and its indigenous flora...

Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2018

Note: This news article was originally published on 25 May 2017.There has been increased interest in water bottling consents recently so we thought we’d clear up a few things.

Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2018

In the middle of a rural suburb in Christchurch, tension between residents and the quarrying industry is coming to a head.

Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2018

Environment Canterbury has today released a report commissioned by the five agencies with statutory responsibility for land and water management in the iconic Mackenzie Basin.

Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2018

A new community-led group is being launched to improve water quality and flow issues at Otipua-Saltwater Creek, one of Timaru’s main urban/rural waterways.

Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2018

The Upper Waitaki Water Zone Committee is encouraging people to pack their own picnics to reduce food and drink rubbish when visiting popular recreational spots

Date: Mon, 15 Oct 2018

Find out how innovative solutions are addressing stormwater challenges.

Date: Mon, 15 Oct 2018

A Water Shortage Direction for the Opihi River and its tributaries – which includes the Opuha River and Lake Opuha – is in effect from Tuesday 16 October

Date: Thu, 11 Oct 2018

Land management and biodiversity advisor Sarah Heddell talks about becoming a Good Yarn facilitator and how to support farmers in a stressful situation.

Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2018

Landowners in the area will be able to get one-on-one support from key Environment Canterbury staff at information drop in sessions over the next few months.