News & events

Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2026 by Dr Deon Swiggs - Chair, Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury)

Environment Canterbury responds to government reforms, calling for locally led governance, phased transition, and decisions made at the right level.

Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2026 by Chair of Canterbury Regional Council, Dr Deon Swiggs

Stench from Christchurch's Wastewater Treatment Plant continues to affect communities. We have told Christchurch City Council to take action.

Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2026

Funding is open to help Waitaha Canterbury community groups turn local environmental ideas into practical, on-the-ground action.

Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2026

Learn more about a special Council workshop to discuss submissions the council is making in response to a host of Government proposals raised late last year.

Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2026

Seven years of FEP audit data shows improved environmental performance across water quality, irrigation and compliance in Canterbury.

Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2026 by Dr Deon Swiggs - Chair, Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) & LGNZ Regional Sector

You have a chance to let Central Government know what you think of their Simplifying Local Government proposal.

Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2026

Learn how rural and semi-rural wastewater treatment systems work, when resource consent is needed, and how to maintain onsite systems to protect water quality.

Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2026

Years of wilding pine removal at Craigieburn helped limit wildfire damage in 2024. Learn how removing wilding pines early can reduce fire risk.

Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2026

Last month, our incident response team discovered a small oil discharge in Addington Brook. We need your help to solve the problem.

Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2026

Ready to burn? Plan smart! Get permits, check conditions, and keep Canterbury safe. Visit Checkitsalright.nz before you light.

Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2026

Large ships can’t stop quickly, and small boats are hard to see — be a safe skipper and avoid getting in the way of other boats.

Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2025

We use real-time modelling to assess swimming safety across Waitaha Canterbury. Most spots are suitable in dry weather; short-term risk follows heavy rain.