News & events

Date: Wed, 30 Jul 2025

We’re clearing the air on smoky chimneys and what the rules really mean for Waitaha Canterbury households.

Date: Fri, 25 Jul 2025 by Canterbury Regional Council Chair Craig Pauling

Our Councillors have decided to provide feedback on the Government's RMA national direction package, with a focus on forestry and freshwater management.

Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2025

In collaboration with project partners, we have won a Local Government NZ Excellence Award for the Our Waitarakao catchment strategy.

Date: Tue, 22 Jul 2025

A catch crop, like Italian ryegrass or oats, can absorb nitrogen and prevent nitrate leaching and nutrient runoff.

Date: Fri, 18 Jul 2025

This Biosecurity Week, we’re celebrating the people and groups across Waitaha/Canterbury working hard to protect and restore our unique biodiversity.

Date: Thu, 17 Jul 2025

Controlling 2000 hectares of weeds surrounding Canterbury's largest lagoon is the mission to improve water quality for future generations.

Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2025

Two Canterbury bus routes, in Timaru and Christchurch, are being boosted to cater to higher demand.

Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2025

Hurunui farmers are improving winter grazing practices despite wet conditions, with aerial monitoring showing strong compliance and environmental care.

Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2025 by Craig Pauling, Chair, Canterbury Regional Council

Canterbury Regional Council is making the proactive decision to look at how it can improve outcomes and be ready for reforms.

Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2025

What started as a routine coastal hazard report has turned into a remarkable rediscovery of maritime history.

Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2025

Discover how a national collaboration is tackling the spread of pest wallabies in Aotearoa through the Tipu Mātoro National Wallaby Eradication Programme.

Date: Tue, 8 Jul 2025

A farmer-led approach delivered by Amuri Irrigation Company (AIC) is improving local water quality in North Canterbury's Amuri Basin.