Environment Canterbury warns El Niño could cause Canterbury rivers to rise rapidly, even on sunny days. Check river conditions before visiting.
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We're urging people to prepare for possible water shortages, wildfire, low river flows, toxic algal blooms and rapidly changing conditions on our alpine rivers.
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Environment Canterbury’s Audit and Risk Committee reviewed the Council’s finances, flood-warning network, dam consenting and preparations for H5 bird flu.
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Environment Canterbury is preparing regional parks, river corridors and forestry areas for a potentially higher-risk Canterbury fire season.
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Behind every flood warning is a network of river monitoring sites and field staff working to keep Canterbury communities informed and safe.
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Environment Canterbury guides Kaikōura farmers on flood recovery: minor waterway works allowed; major earthworks banned; effluent, stock & burning rules apply.
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Environment Canterbury teams are monitoring river conditions, flood risk and drainage infrastructure across Canterbury as severe weather impacts the region.
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Across Waitaha Canterbury, we work with our communities and central government to deliver projects that increase flood resilience.
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Years of wilding pine removal at Craigieburn helped limit wildfire damage in 2024. Learn how removing wilding pines early can reduce fire risk.
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RIF funding supported new flood resilience work in Waitaha, upgrading stopbanks and flood defences to protect homes, infrastructure and communities.
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Read Andrew Arps' latest column on where to find information on conditions this summer and weed control milestones in the Waiau Toa/Clarence catchment.
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Three years after the May 2021 floods, we've completed a significant programme of work to restore Canterbury's resilience to extreme weather events.