News & events

Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2023

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

Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2023

Warnings have been lifted following a liquid waste material discharge incident at Blenheim Road.

Date: Thu, 6 Apr 2023

Our 2021 native bird of the year, the pekapeka-tou-roa (native long-tailed bat) has a boosted roost habitat thanks to iwi and government working in partnership.

Date: Wed, 5 Apr 2023

A Bioblitz at Muriwai o Whata Coopers Lagoon has helped collect important information about the area's species.

Date: Wed, 5 Apr 2023 by Environment Canterbury Deputy Chair Craig Pauling

Our Deputy Chair, Craig Pauling, discusses whether a unitary authority is the solution for local councils.

Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2023

In Waitaha/Canterbury cattle feedlots - and the resource consents required for them to operate - attract community interest.

Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2023

Read the latest update on the tuna stranding near Taumutu Beach and Te Waihora.

Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2023

The combination of conditions is making for an extra challenging native revegetation programme on the central Canterbury/Waitaha river berm.

Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2023

The Waimakariri Water Zone Committee has three new women joining its ranks as chair, deputy, and youth representative.

Date: Fri, 3 Mar 2023

Lots of great conversations about water quality were had at a recent pop-up day at Te Puna-a-Taka/Lake Clearwater.

Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2023

Work is underway to ensure the highway between Twizel and Ōmarama stays beautiful and rubbish is removed from unsightly borrow pits.

Date: Thu, 12 Jan 2023

Long-term grades for Corsair Bay, Diamond Harbour Beach, Rāpaki Bay, Purau Bay changed to poor prior to this summer. Find out more about water monitoring