News & events

Date: Sun, 27 Sep 2020

The 2020 LAWA data shows little change in water quality for Canterbury's rivers over the last 10 years.

Date: Wed, 23 Sep 2020

Explore Canterbury’s world-renowned and unique braided rivers by meeting some of the people restoring their mana.

Date: Wed, 23 Sep 2020

Six projects in the Upper Waitaki zone have been recommended for $95,000 of Immediate Steps funding supporting environmental values.

Date: Fri, 18 Sep 2020

Bruce Murphy was recently elected Chair of the Lower Waitaki Water Zone Committee. Read on as he describes what's been going on in the zone.

Date: Tue, 8 Sep 2020

The winners of the Timaru Great Blue Fish Hunt competition have been announced. Congratulations to all entrants for learning about stormwater over the holidays.

Date: Thu, 3 Sep 2020

Rosemary Clucas is relishing her new role as South Canterbury’s Poū Matai Kō mahinga kai facilitator. Find out how she's helping protect ancient Māori art.

Date: Thu, 9 Jul 2020

Decision provides clarity over Environment Canterbury's role in approving consents to take water used for water bottling.

Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2020

The 2020/21 Annual Plan has been formally adopted by our Council the rates have been set for the coming year.

Date: Wed, 3 Jun 2020

Our very own Peter Ramsden has received a Queen's Birthday Honour and has become a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit.

Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2020

Nitrate contamination in waterways is cause for concern for everyone in Canterbury.

Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2020

An operation to install boulders in the lower Hekeao/Hinds River aims to create diverse water environments.

Date: Tue, 11 Feb 2020

Discover how people made a big impact on this little lake