News & events

Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2022

Environment Canterbury staff led the relocation of up to 20 tuna/eel and whitebait that were trapped in a retention basin.

Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2022

Braided rivers are home to some of the rarest and most threatened bird species. Learn how we all can protect these precious birds.

Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2021

A field trip to Clareview’s regenerative farm system highlights the importance of pasture and how choosing the right mixture can improve soil health.

Date: Tue, 23 Nov 2021

Summer is just about here and that means irrigation will become more widespread across North Canterbury. Make sure that your irrigator operates correctly.

Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2021

A research project about historical land use in the Ashburton district builds a better picture of how land has been used in the past.

Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2021

Waimakariri River Regional Park's Bailes Island is re-opening to the public this weekend.

Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2021

The Council voted to take to the community a number of potential game-changing options to stimulate the Greater Christchurch public transport system.

Date: Mon, 27 Sep 2021

Soil Conservation and Revegetation project (SCAR project) promotes soil stabilisation and improves soil management in areas subject to erosion and high winds.

Date: Mon, 6 Sep 2021

The establishment of two large native planting sites is a major step toward restoring native biodiversity on the Canterbury Plains.

Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2021 by William Thomas, Chair, Ashburton Water Zone Committee

Ashburton water zone committee Chair William Thomas talks about the committee's three-year action plan and welcomes new members.

Date: Wed, 28 Jul 2021

A new report has found that significant reductions in nutrient loads will be required to preserve water quality in the Ashburton Ōtuwharekai lakes.

Date: Fri, 9 Jul 2021

A project to restore a section of Twizel River is being considered by the Upper Waitaki Water Zone Committee.