News & events

Date: Tue, 4 Jul 2023

Waimakariri Water Zone Committee Chair Carolyne Latham gives an update from the zone, including some new projects in the works.

Date: Tue, 4 Jul 2023

We are proud to display a copy of the 1998 Crown Apology to Ngāi Tahu, recently gifted to us by Waitaha Papatipu Rūnanga.

Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2023

Alongside the Waimakariri Water Zone Committee, we are supporting three new projects in the district and a set of environmental awards.

Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2023

Our Lower Waitaki Water Zone Committee will continue its support of the Community Native Nursery, with help from local Waitaki students.

Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2023

Our Youth Rōpū travelled to Wellington to connect with other youth councils and hear from some parliamentary ministers.

Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2023

A Next Generation Farming project, supported by us, has helped a Cust farmer by reducing input costs and nitrogen fertiliser use.

Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2023

The council is committing to public transport fare trial, and continued flood recovery and remediation work for the region, as part of its 2023/24 Annual Plan.

Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2023

A Next Generation Farming project, supported by us, has helped a Cust farmer by reducing input costs and nitrogen fertiliser use.

Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2023

We have released findings from faecal source testing undertaken at Lyttelton Bays/Whakaraupō and Akaroa/Whakaroa earlier this year.

Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2023

Using synthetic fertilisers more efficiently can help protect water and the environment. Nitrogen limits apply to all grazed land.

Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2023

Farmers have adopted good management practices when setting up winter grazing, to minimise the environmental risks.

Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2023

Environment Canterbury has committed to refunding all interest payments made by current and former borrowers in the Healthier Homes Canterbury scheme.