News & events

Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2021

Vetting of new Waimakariri Water Zone member, Martha Jolly, reveals a passion for freshwater and conservation.

Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2021

Whakaora Te Ahuriri – A Wetland for Te Waihora documentary celebrates the creation of a constructed wetland in a culturally significant area of Aotearoa.

Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2021 by Kaikōura zone delivery lead Kevin Heays

Read the latest from on what's happening in the Kaikōura Zone.

Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2021

Our latest snapshot shows water at a normal or near normal spring levels across the region.

Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2021

The Council voted to take to the community a number of potential game-changing options to stimulate the Greater Christchurch public transport system.

Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2021 by Jenny Hughey, Chair, Environment Canterbury

The Ashburton Lakes/Ō Tū Wharekai are in danger of flipping due to an increase in nutrients in the water.

Date: Wed, 29 Sep 2021

A community-driven project in Kaikōura hopes to boost the number of native bird species in the area, by eliminating the pests targeting them.

Date: Wed, 29 Sep 2021 by Lucy Millar, Chair OTOP Water Zone Committee

Read Lucy Millars', Chair OTOP Water Zone Committee, September update about groundwater trends and what the next steps are for the committee.

Date: Tue, 28 Sep 2021

Applications for our new fund to support community organisations doing environmental work close at 10.00am on Monday 11 October. So don’t delay, apply now.

Date: Tue, 28 Sep 2021

Drylands provide habitat for a range of specialised native insects and plant species. Protecting them is a priority for the Christchurch West Melton Water Zone.

Date: Mon, 27 Sep 2021

Soil Conservation and Revegetation project (SCAR project) promotes soil stabilisation and improves soil management in areas subject to erosion and high winds.

Date: Sun, 26 Sep 2021

Environment Canterbury has welcomed the latest river water quality assessment from LAWA.