News & events

Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2026

Want to make a difference in Waitaha Canterbury? Join the Environment Canterbury Youth Rōpū.

Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2026

Wallabies and wilding pines - two of Waitaha Canterbury's biggest pest challenges - were the focus of a recent school field trip to Takapō Regional Park.

Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2026

Environment Canterbury led students on a hands-on day at Port Saddle, restoring habitat and learning about Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour's ecology.

Date: Tue, 7 Jul 2026

Students from across Selwyn came together at Tai Tapu Primary School for an Enviroschools day celebrating sustainability, leadership and local action.

Date: Fri, 3 Jul 2026

Students from Enviroschools across the Waimakariri district came together to advocate for change and protect braided river ecosystems.

Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2026

Across South Canterbury, students are stepping out of the classroom and getting hands-on with the environments they’re a part of every day.

Date: Thu, 5 Mar 2026

Introducing the 2026 Youth Rōpū: young leaders aged 14–24 bringing fresh perspectives on public transport, climate resilience and regional issues.

Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2025

Enviroschools celebration united 18 kura from across Waitaha to showcase projects from bees to wilding pine control, inspiring action for a sustainable future.

Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2025

Marine scientist Dr Joyce Yager has constructed multi-platform ‘marine hotels’ in Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour, which offer clues about the harbour's health.

Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2025

Are you aged 14 to 24 and enthusiastic about protecting the environment? Join our Youth Rōpū - applications close 14 December.

Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2025

Children from Peppertree Preschools planted native trees down at their local stream with the help of Enviroschools and Waimakariri District Council.

Date: Thu, 15 May 2025

Two young people have been appointed as youth representatives on Canterbury Regional Council’s Strategy and Policy Committee.