News & events

Date: Fri, 18 Jul 2025

This Biosecurity Week, we’re celebrating the people and groups across Waitaha/Canterbury working hard to protect and restore our unique biodiversity.

Date: Thu, 17 Jul 2025

Controlling 2000 hectares of weeds surrounding Canterbury's largest lagoon is the mission to improve water quality for future generations.

Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2025

Hurunui farmers are improving winter grazing practices despite wet conditions, with aerial monitoring showing strong compliance and environmental care.

Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2025

Two Canterbury bus routes, in Timaru and Christchurch, are being boosted to cater to higher demand.

Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2025 by Craig Pauling, Chair, Canterbury Regional Council

Canterbury Regional Council is making the proactive decision to look at how it can improve outcomes and be ready for reforms.

Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2025

What started as a routine coastal hazard report has turned into a remarkable rediscovery of maritime history.

Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2025

Discover how a national collaboration is tackling the spread of pest wallabies in Aotearoa through the Tipu Mātoro National Wallaby Eradication Programme.

Date: Tue, 8 Jul 2025

A farmer-led approach delivered by Amuri Irrigation Company (AIC) is improving local water quality in North Canterbury's Amuri Basin.

Date: Fri, 4 Jul 2025

Nominations are open for Canterbury Regional Council candidates in an election that comes at a “pivotal time” for regional government.

Date: Wed, 2 Jul 2025

To protect freshwater life in Waitarakao catchment, we first need to know what’s there - and recent mahi by scientists and farmers has revealed some surprises.

Date: Wed, 2 Jul 2025

Read about the best ways to bus to Saturday's Winter Fireworks Spectacular.

Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2025

A remote wetland near the Kakahu River will get a boost for additional native plants thanks to support from the Ōrāri Temuka Ōpihi Pareora water zone committee.