News & events

Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2022

The Timaru Link bus route will be used for the last time in February 2023 and replaced by the MyWay service.

Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2022

A new fund, developed in partnership with the Christchurch Foundation, will provide support for individuals and groups protecting our environment.

Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2022

Residents in Lake Ōhau village have grown native seedlings as part of the area’s regeneration project in the wake of the devastating wildfire in 2020.

Date: Thu, 10 Nov 2022

We have responded to multiple chemical spills at a site in Woolston, with help from other agencies.

Date: Fri, 28 Oct 2022

Illegal rubbish pits can affect soil and water quality - and are costly to clean up.

Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2022

The first Environment Canterbury Council meeting marked the election of both the Chair and Deputy Chair.

Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2022

Environment Canterbury is pleased to announce a wage increase for public bus drivers across Canterbury.

Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2022

Canterbury has been announced as the first region to roll out a new way of paying for public transport anywhere in New Zealand.

Date: Wed, 19 Oct 2022

The Hakataramea Sustainability Collective will run a three-year biodiversity education project, led by intermediate students in the Waitaki Valley.

Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2022

Final election results confirm the make-up of the Environment Canterbury Council, with an even split of new and returning councillors for the new term.

Date: Thu, 13 Oct 2022

Water samples taken from the Ōtūwharekai Ashburton Lakes and streams over the past year confirm that water quality remains a concern.

Date: Sat, 8 Oct 2022

Initial election results for the Canterbury Regional Council have been released.