News & events

Date: Thu, 10 Nov 2022

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

Date: Tue, 9 Nov 2021

Public transport drivers and ferry crew working for Ritchies Transport, Black Cat Cruises and Go Bus Transport will now earn the 2021 Living Wage.

Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2021

We're pleased to announce that all Christchurch-based Ritchies drivers will now earn the 1 September 2021 Living Wage as a base rate.

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: Thu, 17 Jun 2021

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

Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2020

Two sources of ongoing problem odours in Bromley have been identified following a pilot study, allowing remedial action to be taken.

Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2020

Resource consent applications submitted by Fulton Hogan Limited to operate a new quarry ("Roydon Quarry") west of Templeton township have been granted.

Date: Mon, 15 Jul 2019

Information on the proposal by Fulton Hogan to develop a quarry in Templeton.

Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2019

Environment Canterbury is reminding people to check the conditions before heading to the river given the recent hot weather.

Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2018

Two companies have been fined a total of $41,000 for causing sediment contamination of a Christchurch stream.

Date: Wed, 4 Oct 2017

Long before the Waimakariri River became a source of food for Māori, a water supply for farmers and a recreational hotspot for the half-million people living on its borders, it was quite literally a world…