News & events

Date: Thu, 16 Nov 2023

We've planted close to 50,000 willows across South Canterbury rivers, increasing safety and resilience for our river communities in the face of climate change.

Date: Thu, 16 Nov 2023

Our role is to monitor consents and ensure that consent conditions are complied with.

Date: Fri, 10 Nov 2023

Flood protection and enhancing biodiversity is at the heart of a three-year work programme we've been carrying out alongside Waitaha rivers.

Date: Thu, 9 Nov 2023

We have awarded a further $50,000 to help fund the work of the Hurunui Waiau Braided River Birds Flagship Programme through its Zone Committee Action Fund.

Date: Thu, 9 Nov 2023

Celebrating good stormwater practices across industrial workplaces and land development.

Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2023

Cash is set to be removed as a payment option on buses and ferries in 2024.

Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2023

A community trapping project in Ashburton will help protect native bird species.

Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2023 by Craig Pauling, Deputy Chair, Environment Canterbury

Central government policy has set the direction for how we’re going to protect and improve outcomes for our unique and indigenous biodiversity.

Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2023

A real-world solution to the problem of microplastics has taken out top honours in our 2023 Wrybill Awards.

Date: Sun, 1 Oct 2023 by Peter Scott, Chair, Environment Canterbury

Changes to the Canterbury Land and Water Regional Plan (LWRP) are here.

Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2023

Environment Canterbury announces its plan to purchase 12 new electric buses, thanks to funding from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.

Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2023

Grantlea Downs School students want Te Ahi Tarakihi to become a clean stream again.