News & events

Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2023

Lifestyle blocks can have a significant impact on our environment. Check out these top tips to protect land and keep water clean around your property.

Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2023

We have responded to claims by Greenpeace about nitrate concentrations in and around Ashburton.

Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2023

Warnings have been lifted following a liquid waste material discharge incident at Blenheim Road.

Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2023

A new national report looking at the state of our freshwater will be a key tool that informs plans to protect Canterbury’s rivers, lakes and aquifers.

Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2023

Further wage increase for public transport bus drivers in Timaru.

Date: Thu, 6 Apr 2023

Our 2021 native bird of the year, the pekapeka-tou-roa (native long-tailed bat) has a boosted roost habitat thanks to iwi and government working in partnership.

Date: Wed, 5 Apr 2023

A Bioblitz at Muriwai o Whata Coopers Lagoon has helped collect important information about the area's species.

Date: Wed, 5 Apr 2023 by Environment Canterbury Deputy Chair Craig Pauling

Our Deputy Chair, Craig Pauling, discusses whether a unitary authority is the solution for local councils.

Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2023

We are pleased to announce a further wage increase for public transport bus drivers in Greater Christchurch.

Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2023

In Waitaha/Canterbury cattle feedlots - and the resource consents required for them to operate - attract community interest.

Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2023

Read the latest update on the tuna stranding near Taumutu Beach and Te Waihora.

Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2023

Our draft Annual Plan 2023/24 consultation period closes on 3 April, so get your feedback in as soon as possible.