News & events

Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2021

On April 21, the independent hearing commissioner released the decision to grant the application, subject to conditions.

Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2021

Wai We Care: Read about what a zone committee is, and some of the environmental projects they get involved with.

Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2021

The Lower Waitaki Water Zone Committee has recommended two important willow control projects for $40,000 in biodiversity funding.

Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2021

Harrison Spraying Services Limited has been fined $120,000 after contaminating a water race which subsequently killed hundreds of fish.

Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2021

Celebrating Earth Day with a song about climate change written by students from Te Kura o Ōhinetahi Governors Bay School.

Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2021 by Jenny Hughey, Chair, Environment Canterbury

Anyone caught dumping rubbish in any of our three regional parks may now find themselves slapped with an instant $750 fine.

Date: Wed, 21 Apr 2021 by Ted Howard, Chair of Kaikōura Water Zone Commitee

Kaikōura Water Zone Committee Chair Ted Howard updates us on what water zone committees do and the membership refresh.

Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 by Jenny Hughey, Chair, Environment Canterbury

On behalf of Council, a sincere thank you to all those who took the time to make a submission on Environment Canterbury’s draft Long-Term Plan 2021-31.

Date: Fri, 16 Apr 2021

Our Youth Rōpū had great success in 2020 with projects undertaken to ensure that the voices of young people are heard.

Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2021

Explore and learn about a Canterbury ecological hotspot as part of The Walking Festival 2021.

Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2021 by Selwyn Waihora Water Zone Committee Co-Chair Les Wanhalla

Selwyn Waihora Water Zone Committee Co-Chair Les Wanhalla says the committee is looking for new members.

Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2021 by Michael Blackwell, Chair, Waimakariri Water Zone Committee

We have taken too much from our environment and we must start giving back, says Waimakariri Water Zone Committee Chair Michael Blackwell.