Environment Canterbury is preparing regional parks, river corridors and forestry areas for a potentially higher-risk Canterbury fire season.
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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
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Join volunteer planting days and park clean-ups across Canterbury Regional Parks this winter. Find upcoming events, locations and how to get involved.
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Entries are open for the first McLeans Forest Run, a new forest trail event near Christchurch on 5 July. Sign up before 3 June for early bird pricing.
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Autumn brings a busy time to Canterbury’s regional parks, with events, vibrant colours, and track updates—plan your visit and check what’s on.
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New accessible park Kirikōhatu opens at Waimakariri River Regional Park, featuring a 1.2km wheelchair-friendly loop track, river views and picnic spaces.
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Takapō Regional Park’s native plants are thriving, replacing pest trees and restoring biodiversity through careful planning and partnership with mana whenua.
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We're backing the shy matuku-hūrepo for Bird of the Year to raise awareness for wetland health and protect one of Aotearoa’s rarest native birds.
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Calling all volunteers and 4WD enthusiasts! Join us for our riverside clean-up, just in time for bird nesting season.
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Join our park rangers at volunteering events in the Waimakariri River Regional Park this winter.
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Canterbury's regional parks drew thousands of visitors in 2024, hosting 60+ events with 9,444 attendees, including 20 led by us and 40+ by other groups.
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Help keep our parks clean and safe by disposing of your rubbish properly.