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The Christchurch business carried out a major five-year stormwater system transformation which will help the environment.
Behind every flood warning is a network of river monitoring sites and field staff working to keep Canterbury communities informed and safe.
Whitebait season is here. Find out the latest whitebait fishing rules, what structures are allowed, and how you can help protect Canterbury's rivers and native
Council decisions from 26 August 2026 covered wilding pine control, local government reform, regional spatial planning and public transport.
The Environment Court has ruled that the Managed Aquifer Recharge scheme can expand in mid-Canterbury, subject to revised consent conditions.
Winter grazing monitoring flights show South Canterbury farmers are making positive progress, while identifying opportunities for further improvement.
A Ngāti Wheke field crew cleared invasive gorse from Te Ahu Pātiki on Banks Peninsula, helping protect rare plants and wetland habitat.
$521,733 in DOC funding will support three years of pest control and biodiversity monitoring at Muriwai o Whata Coopers Lagoon near Southbridge.
Whānau, community groups and partners are restoring native habitat at Kaitorete Spit, supporting a long-term vision to heal and rejuvenate the whenua.
Route 110, Aranui's new trial Metro bus service, starts on 31 August 2026, connecting New Brighton and The Palms. View stops, fares and trial information.