News & events

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: 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.

Date: Thu, 8 Jul 2021

Environment Canterbury and Wilding Free Mackenzie are working together with local volunteers to stop the spread of wilding conifers in the Mackenzie Basin.

Date: Tue, 22 Jun 2021

Leo Fietje has spent years helping farmers, scientists and planners work together for a better environment. Learn more about the time he spent working for us.

Date: Tue, 1 Jun 2021

Agencies announce support to secure the future of one of Waitaha’s iconic landmarks, Kaitorete Spit.

Date: Fri, 28 May 2021

The impacts of climate change in Canterbury will be highlighted in a regionwide campaign starting this week.

Date: Tue, 18 May 2021

A dedicated group set upon McCullochs Bridge in Lower Waitaki recently, to plant out the area with about 450 natives.