News & events

Date: Wed, 7 May 2025

Hornwort (Ceratophyllum demersum) is an invasive pest in Canterbury, and we need your help to report sightings.

Date: Fri, 2 May 2025

A joint decision was made to open the lake when conditions were suitable. We have now started the process of opening Te Waihora to the sea.

Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2025

Read about the Greater Christchurch fare changes which will come into effect in July.

Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2025

Stuart Neill's commitment to sustainable dairy farming has won him the Regional Supreme Award at the Canterbury Ballance Farm Environment Awards (BFEA).

Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2025

Read about the Route 7 frequency improvement which takes place from Monday 28 April 2025.

Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2025

We have withdrawn the Land use change on the margins of lowland Canterbury braided rivers, 2012-2019, Report No. R21/05 report after community concerns.

Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2025

A Waikākahi farming family has funding support from its local water zone committee to restore the Hossack Wetland and protect one of the world's rarest birds.

Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2025

Making sure your bore is well-maintained and contaminant-free is crucial for protecting your family and property residents from illness.

Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2025

Starting on 16 April, you can use front-mounted bike racks on all Greater Christchurch buses during daylight hours.

Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2025

Thousands of tuna (eel) trying to migrate to the sea were stranded at Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere last week.

Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2025

Find out what’s being done to protect some of our most endangered fish in the Upper Waitaki catchment.

Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2025

New Zealand’s top playspace in Timaru provided the perfect setting for a group of young people to learn about the environment and history of the area.