News & events

Date: Tue, 13 Oct 2026

A project to protect and enhance Te Wharau Stream has helped improve water quality and provide a healthy habitat for native birds and fish.

Date: Fri, 9 Oct 2026

Environment Canterbury committees met this week to make decisions on regional planning, biodiversity and the future delivery of council services.

Date: Wed, 7 Oct 2026

Fernside School students took their learning into action, presenting a petition to councillors calling for greater protection for braided river birds.

Date: Fri, 2 Oct 2026

Have an idea to improve Canterbury’s environment? Community funding is available for local projects. Applications close on 12 October 2026.

Date: Tue, 22 Sep 2026

A $20,000 Wai Fund grant will support BRaid’s work to protect Canterbury’s threatened braided river birds and their unique habitats.

Date: Tue, 1 Sep 2026

Canterbury’s braided river birds are nesting this spring. Find out how you can help protect these rare birds when visiting our rivers.

Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2026

Whitebait season is here. Find out the latest whitebait fishing rules, what structures are allowed, and how you can help protect Canterbury's rivers and native

Date: Wed, 26 Aug 2026

A Ngāti Wheke field crew cleared invasive gorse from Te Ahu Pātiki on Banks Peninsula, helping protect rare plants and wetland habitat.

Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2026

$521,733 in DOC funding will support three years of pest control and biodiversity monitoring at Muriwai o Whata Coopers Lagoon near Southbridge.

Date: Wed, 19 Aug 2026

Whānau, community groups and partners are restoring native habitat at Kaitorete Spit, supporting a long-term vision to heal and rejuvenate the whenua.

Date: Wed, 12 Aug 2026

New and returning members of our Biosecurity Advisory Groups will help shape pest management and identify emerging issues across Canterbury.

Date: Thu, 30 Jul 2026

Environmental DNA testing revealed native fish survived February's devastating flood in Te Wharau Stream, offering hope for the stream's biodiversity.