News & events

Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2020

Environment Canterbury Chair Jenny Hughey has welcomed the Government’s declaration of a climate emergency.

Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2020

Learning about traditional mahinga kai, in and around our waterways was the theme of a special community meeting and hāngī in Omarama.

Date: Fri, 27 Nov 2020

Improving water quality at Waitarakao Washdyke Lagoon is the aim of a pollution prevention programme with local industrial businesses.

Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2020

New pathways, fencing and tracks around the mouth of the Hakatere/Ashburton River are improving the environment for the many native birds that inhabit the area.

Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2020

An Ashburton dairy farmer who discharged sediment-laden water into an ecologically significant creek has been fined $35,000.

Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2020

More than 40 consent reviews for water takes near the Hakatere River have been granted, as new monitoring stations provide a clearer picture on availability.

Date: Thu, 3 Sep 2020

Rosemary Clucas is relishing her new role as South Canterbury’s Poū Matai Kō mahinga kai facilitator. Find out how she's helping protect ancient Māori art.

Date: Fri, 21 Aug 2020

View updates on the proposed Waste Management NZ Ltd site on Marshs Road.

Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2020

A joint project, which includes $10,000 of funding allocated by the Upper Waitaki Water Zone is now underway to manage the invasive rowan tree.

Date: Thu, 9 Jul 2020

Decision provides clarity over Environment Canterbury's role in approving consents to take water used for water bottling.

Date: Wed, 3 Jun 2020

Our very own Peter Ramsden has received a Queen's Birthday Honour and has become a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit.

Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2020

Nitrate contamination in waterways is cause for concern for everyone in Canterbury.