News & events

Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2023

We’re in the process of upgrading our river water monitoring network regionwide so it can withstand a one in 200-year flooding event.

Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2023 by Leigh Griffiths - Acting general manager of operations

Climate change continues to increase the risk of flooding. Leigh Griffiths shares her thoughts about the future of flood protection in Waitaha.

Date: Tue, 4 Jul 2023

Help shape our region’s future by taking part in our extended engagement process.

Date: Thu, 8 Jun 2023 by Environment Canterbury Chair Peter Scott

Chair Peter Scott shares his disappointment over the Government's decision to not fund a flood prevention plan.

Date: Mon, 29 May 2023

A plan is being made to restore the health of Waitarakao Washdyke Lagoon, and we want the community's input.

Date: Tue, 23 May 2023

Our office at Tuam Street is the first in the country to win three environmental performance certifications, setting a benchmark in sustainable office spaces.

Date: Thu, 11 May 2023

We are pleased to announce that Oscar Bloom and Alice Docking have joined the Regional Leadership, Climate and Community Resilience Committee as youth members.

Date: Fri, 5 May 2023

The Rakaia River berm is being transformed with native flood protection trees replacing pest plants in this ecologically significant area.

Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2023

We have published two new reports into fish communities, documenting reductions in the abundance of several key species.

Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2023

We have four flood protection projects along the Waihī River in Geraldine, including targeted weeding, native planting, and a memorial site.

Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2023

Canterbury's main centres are being aerially surveyed, adding to our knowledge around the region, and our climate and flood resilience.

Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2023

A project taking a deep dive into understanding the seabed and marine ecosystems around Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū/Banks Peninsula is underway.