A $2.5 million programme is underway in Waitaha Canterbury to upgrade flood warning systems, improving resilience, monitoring and community safety.
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Sign up for the latest newsVolunteers are expanding predator control around Waitarakao Lagoon near Timaru to help protect native wildlife, including threatened tarāpuka.
Have an idea to improve Canterbury’s environment? Community funding is available for local projects. Applications close on 12 October 2026.
New resource management laws now in force: what Canterbury communities and consent holders need to know as the transition begins.
Celebrate 20 years of McLeans Forest at a free open day on 3 October. Discover family activities, new attractions and the park's role in Canterbury.
Environment Canterbury led students on a hands-on day at Port Saddle, restoring habitat and learning about Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour's ecology.
Environment Canterbury calls for local government reform that protects Canterbury’s essential services and local accountability.
Council’s September meeting covered drinking water, Kaikōura flood recovery, bus routes, river birds and the Canterbury Regional Spatial Plan.
$5.09 million has been approved for priority Kaikōura flood recovery work over the next two years.
New resource management legislation will change how communities plan for growth, infrastructure and environmental protection.
Customers across Greater Christchurch can pay fares and access concessions using a contactless bank card, smart device or prepaid Motu Move card.
A $20,000 Wai Fund grant will support BRaid’s work to protect Canterbury’s threatened braided river birds and their unique habitats.