News & events

Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2025

Scientists from our Water and Land team have investigated reports of increased algal growth around the Rakaia River mouth.

Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2025 by Craig Pauling, Chair, Environment Canterbury

The bus zone structure will be a key component of the 2025/26 Annual Plan.

Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2025

Emergency Management Canterbury (Canterbury CDEM) is undertaking a preparedness survey for residents in the Waitaha region.

Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2025

The invasive freshwater algae didymo, has been found in Te Tautea o Hinekakai/Devils Punchbowl Creek in Arthur’s Pass.

Date: Mon, 17 Feb 2025

A Rolleston school hopes to provide foodbanks with fresh produce, thanks to some impressive ingenuity and Zone Committee Action Plan funding. 

Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2025

Our compliance staff are active on the ground in Lower Waihao following elevated nitrate concentrations in a rural water scheme last year.

Date: Tue, 11 Feb 2025

The Love Our Lakes team has been out and about this summer catching up with visitors at our lakeside campsites and talking to them about their experiences.

Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2025

The Whakaora Te Waikēkēwai constructed wetland project, Te Repo o Papatahora, celebrates a key milestone as ground is broken this month.

Date: Wed, 5 Feb 2025

Thanks to recent support from the Ashburton Water Zone Committee, a local group is able to increase their pest control efforts.

Date: Wed, 5 Feb 2025

We've made a submission on the Resource Management (Consenting and Other System Changes) Amendment Bill.

Date: Mon, 3 Feb 2025

Our Harbourmaster’s Office and the Royal New Zealand Navy have joined forces in a trial to educate boaties about water safety.

Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2025

Our returning Youth Rōpū members are excited to work alongside some fresh faces as they guide our council.