News & events

Date: Wed, 16 Sep 2026

Environment Canterbury staff spot rare blue-phase kanakana in the Waimakariri River - an ancient native fish now Threatened – Nationally Vulnerable.

Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2026

Community funding is helping restore Papaka Stream in South Canterbury through fencing, native planting, willow removal and improved habitat.

Date: Mon, 20 Jul 2026

Follow these strategies to protect your soil best and prevent sedimentation and nutrient loss.

Date: Wed, 27 May 2026

While air pollution in Waitaha Canterbury has been trending downwards over the past 20 years, smoke from wood burners is still impacting our winter air quality.

Date: Thu, 21 May 2026

In the lead-up to Moving Day, we’re reminding farmers and stock truck drivers of their joint responsibility to prevent effluent spillage on roads.

Date: Wed, 20 May 2026

North Canterbury 12-year-old Harry is leading a community river clean-up to help protect local rivers, wildlife and public spaces.

Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2026

This year's winter grazing flights will be in the South Canterbury district over two periods pre-grazing (autumn) and mid-season (winter).

Date: Thu, 9 Apr 2026

Businesses doing exceptional work to prevent stormwater pollution will be recognised at the 2026 Stormwater Superhero Awards. Are you one of them? Enter now.

Date: Thu, 2 Apr 2026

If you see something in the environment that doesn’t look, smell or seem right — report it.

Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2026

African love grass is a fast‑spreading pest threatening farms and biodiversity in Canterbury. Learn how to spot it and stop it spreading.

Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2026

Canterbury dairy farmers, Adele and Peter King, on the value of the Farm Environment Plan system.

Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2026

Last month, our incident response team discovered a small oil discharge in Addington Brook. We need your help to solve the problem.