Environment Canterbury teams are monitoring river conditions, flood risk and drainage infrastructure across Canterbury as severe weather impacts the region.
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Students from Enviroschools across the Waimakariri district came together to advocate for change and protect braided river ecosystems.
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Canterbury leaders agreed to develop a regional proposal for local government reform, focusing on future service delivery and strong local representation.
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Large rocks will help reinforce river systems in Kaikōura, along with vegetation clearance, berm strengthening and upgrades to flood protection structures.
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Prepare for your Farm Environment Plan (FEP) audit with a free workshop. Get practical advice, ask questions and understand what to expect.
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Councillors adopted the 2026/27 Annual Plan with a 2.4% rates rise and voted to publicly notify Plan Change 8, opening submissions from 4 July to 4 August.
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Across South Canterbury, students are stepping out of the classroom and getting hands-on with the environments they’re a part of every day.
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11,800 people shared feedback on Greater Christchurch's Metro network. Results will shape the future of public transport.
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Canterbury rangatahi aged 14–24 competed to design the RLTP 27–37 cover. Canterbury rangatahi aged 14–24 competed to design t
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Environment Canterbury has adopted its Annual Plan 2026/27, confirming key investments while limiting rates increases to 2.4 per cent.
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Environment Canterbury is working closely with MPI after confirmation of the H5N1 strain of bird flu in two migratory seabirds in Western Australia.
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Spotted a skink? Learn how to identify invasive plague skinks in Canterbury and report sightings to protect native wildlife.