News & events

Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2024

The Waipara River has undergone a transformative journey, enhancing flood protection and biodiversity. Find out more about this climate-resilient project.

Date: Tue, 9 Jan 2024

Keep your eyes and ears open for rooks especially in and around the Kennedy’s Bush area, a suburb in south-west Christchurch.

Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2023

Hear the latest update on Our Waitarakao - a project to improve the health of the Waitarakao Washdyke Lagoon Catchment in South Canterbury.

Date: Fri, 8 Dec 2023

Investigations into the cause of dead fish in the Heathcote River/Ōpāwaho are continuing, after a suspected discharge incident.

Date: Fri, 8 Dec 2023 by Kōrero nā te awa Rakitata – Stories from the Rangitata River

Over the last 30 years, the Upper Rangitata Gorge Landcare Group have made great strides in controlling pest plants and animals in the iconic Rangitata River.

Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2023

Councillor Vicky Southworth, is pleased with the fare trial's success, emphasising the cost-effectiveness and convenience of public transport.

Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2023

A recent study of vertical land movement has shed new light on the extent and speed of sea-level rise happening in parts of Christchurch.

Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2023

We're developing a 'Pets on buses' policy, with input from groups and stakeholders and ask for community feedback in the second half of next year.

Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2023 by Peter Scott, Chair, Environment Canterbury

Chair Peter Scott shares his views on the new Government's policy and the impacts in Canterbury expected over time.

Date: Thu, 23 Nov 2023

Lyttelton and Diamond Harbour Primary School have collaborated to enhance a site on Te Pataka o Rakaihautū/Banks Peninsula.

Date: Wed, 22 Nov 2023

The Council has decided not to include a Māori constituency in the next local elections in 2025.

Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2023

Supreme Court has dismissed Cloud Ocean’s appeal that would have allowed it to change the use of its consents from wool scouring to water bottling.