News & events

Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2023

Two pieces of legislation – the Spatial Planning Act and the Natural and Built Environment Act – were passed into law eventually replacing the current RMA.

Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2023 by Leigh Griffiths - Acting general manager of operations

Climate change continues to increase the risk of flooding. Leigh Griffiths shares her thoughts about the future of flood protection in Waitaha.

Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2023

Council has approved new rules that will streamline the consents process and strengthen restrictions on some activities to improve water quality.

Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2023

Get to know our four new Ashburton staff members.

Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2023 by Peter Scott, Chair, Environment Canterbury

Chair Peter Scott is urging those who see themselves forming the next government to start thinking beyond Lambton Quay and Queen Street.

Date: Wed, 9 Aug 2023

We have released two new reports showing that we need to improve land management to achieve the water quality improvements the community is seeking.

Date: Wed, 9 Aug 2023

There will be major disruptions to Greater Christchurch public bus services on Friday 11 August from 9am to 3pm while drivers attend a stop-work meeting.

Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2023

We saw positive results during mid-season monitoring flights in July for winter grazing over Waimakariri and Ashburton regions.

Date: Tue, 1 Aug 2023

Our Youth Rōpū members are leading the way in building an inter-school enviro network for high school students in Christchurch.

Date: Tue, 1 Aug 2023 by Peter Scott, Chair, Environment Canterbury

Community feedback is needed as we write and update a number of long-term and strategic plans.

Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2023

Our Waitaha Action to Impact Fund has opened for its third funding round, with community groups now invited to make an application.

Date: Thu, 20 Jul 2023

Find out about the consent applications from South Island Resource Recovery Limited for a proposed waste to energy plant.