News & events

Date: Mon, 6 Sep 2021

The establishment of two large native planting sites is a major step toward restoring native biodiversity on the Canterbury Plains.

Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2021

We are promoting a Local Bill to Parliament which, if passed, will ensure mana whenua representation on the Council.

Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2021 by William Thomas, Chair, Ashburton Water Zone Committee

Ashburton water zone committee Chair William Thomas talks about the committee's three-year action plan and welcomes new members.

Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2021

The Ahuriri catchment in Twizel is benefitting from passionate local farmers and their will to improve water quality.

Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2021

The service is a partnership between Environment Canterbury, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, Christchurch City Council and Waimakariri District Council.

Date: Wed, 28 Jul 2021

A new report has found that significant reductions in nutrient loads will be required to preserve water quality in the Ashburton Ōtuwharekai lakes.

Date: Mon, 12 Jul 2021

Fencing of two tarns (small alpine lakes) and a large wetland has now been completed at Balmoral Station near Lake Takapō/Tekapō.

Date: Fri, 9 Jul 2021

A project to restore a section of Twizel River is being considered by the Upper Waitaki Water Zone Committee.

Date: Thu, 8 Jul 2021

Environment Canterbury and Wilding Free Mackenzie are working together with local volunteers to stop the spread of wilding conifers in the Mackenzie Basin.

Date: Mon, 21 Jun 2021

MyWay by Metro wins the Innovation and Technology category at the South Canterbury Business Excellence Awards.

Date: Thu, 17 Jun 2021

Timaru’s MyWay by Metro on-demand public transport has been adopted into Environment Canterbury’s Long-Term Plan, following a successful year-long service trial

Date: Thu, 17 Jun 2021

Regional Land Transport Plan 2021-31 seeks resilience to extreme events and fewer emissions.