News & events

Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2025 by Craig Pauling, Chair, Canterbury Regional Council

Canterbury Regional Council is making the proactive decision to look at how it can improve outcomes and be ready for reforms.

Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2025

What started as a routine coastal hazard report has turned into a remarkable rediscovery of maritime history.

Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2025

Discover how a national collaboration is tackling the spread of pest wallabies in Aotearoa through the Tipu Mātoro National Wallaby Eradication Programme.

Date: Tue, 8 Jul 2025

A farmer-led approach delivered by Amuri Irrigation Company (AIC) is improving local water quality in North Canterbury's Amuri Basin.

Date: Fri, 4 Jul 2025

Nominations are open for Canterbury Regional Council candidates in an election that comes at a “pivotal time” for regional government.

Date: Wed, 2 Jul 2025

Read about the best ways to bus to Saturday's Winter Fireworks Spectacular.

Date: Wed, 2 Jul 2025

To protect freshwater life in Waitarakao catchment, we first need to know what’s there - and recent mahi by scientists and farmers has revealed some surprises.

Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2025

Farmers are increasingly doing the right thing when it comes to disposing of bale wrap and other farm plastics.

Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2025

A remote wetland near the Kakahu River will get a boost for additional native plants thanks to support from the Ōrāri Temuka Ōpihi Pareora water zone committee.

Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2025 by Craig Pauling, Chair, Environment Canterbury

Read the latest update from Chair Craig Pauling on the 2025/26 Annual Plan adoption.

Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2025

Council has officially adopted the 2025/26 Annual Plan after thorough public consultation and council deliberations reflecting community input.

Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2025

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