News & events

Date: Fri, 4 Mar 2022

Three independent members have been appointed to contribute valuable knowledge to the Climate Change Action Committee.

Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2021

Read about the water zone committees' action plans for 2021-2024 and the priorities for each zone.

Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2021

Our efforts to reinstate mana whenua voting rights has passed a significant milestone with the local Bill having its first reading in Parliament.  

Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2021

The Ashburton Water Zone Committee welcomes Adi Avnit, Clare Buchanan and Sidinei Teixera.

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: Tue, 1 Jun 2021

Agencies announce support to secure the future of one of Waitaha’s iconic landmarks, Kaitorete Spit.

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, 11 Sep 2019

Celebrating a significant moment in the relationship journey between Environment Canterbury and Ngāi Tahu.

Date: Wed, 29 May 2019

An independent report into compliance, monitoring and enforcement (CME) has found it is in relatively good shape and made recommendations on improvements.

Date: Thu, 16 May 2019

Environment Canterbury has declared a climate emergency, highlighting the urgent need to address the issue.

Date: Fri, 3 Aug 2018

Earlier this week Environment Canterbury welcomed Their Excellencies, The Rt Hon Dame Patsy Reddy and Sir David Gascoigne, to Selwyn District.

Date: Wed, 23 May 2018

At the Environment Canterbury Council meeting today (Wednesday 23 May), the Councillors deliberated on the submissions received on the draft Long-Term Plan 2018-28, and in particular the community input regarding…