What’s making the Kaiapoi River saltier? New research points to low river flows, tides and rising sea levels.
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More than 30,000 trees planted and 1,100 hectares retired, SCAR is helping farmers reduce erosion and build more resilient farms.
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Winter air can look clean but still harm your health. Learn what PM10 and PM2.5 are, why they matter, and how winter smoke affects air quality in Canterbury.
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Have your say on Environment Canterbury’s Annual Plan. Join a Cuppa and Kōrero session or share feedback online to help shape services and investment.
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Book your Event Direct shuttle for Super Round 2026 now. Travel from 11 Christchurch locations to Te Kaha.
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African love grass is a fast‑spreading pest threatening farms and biodiversity in Canterbury. Learn how to spot it and stop it spreading.
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Council approved an Aranui bus trial, reduced Total Mobility fare caps, and advanced erosion funding, alongside hearing strong community feedback.
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As fuel prices rise, Environment Canterbury is encouraging people to switch to public transport, with Metro offering affordable and reliable travel options.
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Environment Canterbury issued Christchurch City Council an abatement notice after unconsented sewage discharges into Whakaraupō Lyttelton and Akaroa harbours.
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We are inviting farmers in Waitaha Canterbury to complete our farm waste survey with a $2000 native plant prize pack up for grabs.
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Check if your wood burner has expired in Canterbury. Learn the rules, explore cleaner heating options, and find out what financial support is available.
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Early results from an Upper Waitaki catch cropping trial show reduced soil nitrogen after winter grazing, with strong crop yields in high‑country conditions.