News & events

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: Thu, 29 Jan 2026

You have a chance to win $100 by taking part in the Great Willowherb Hunt, running until 28 February.

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: Tue, 27 Jan 2026

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

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: Tue, 6 Jan 2026

Our trained fire team is ready for summer, supporting Fire and Emergency during major fires and helping keep communities safe.

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, 5 Jan 2026

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

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.