News & events

Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2022 by Jenny Hughey, outgoing Chair, Environment Canterbury

Outgoing Chair Jenny Hughey looks back on a term of unprecedented challenges — and milestones.

Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2022

Rubbish dumping is a large and costly problem, so we’re asking people to do the right thing with their rubbish.

Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2022

Final election results confirm the make-up of the Environment Canterbury Council, with an even split of new and returning councillors for the new term.

Date: Thu, 13 Oct 2022

Water samples taken from the Ōtūwharekai Ashburton Lakes and streams over the past year confirm that water quality remains a concern.

Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2022

A new 'trap library' initiative is helping remove pests in Kaikōura.

Date: Sat, 8 Oct 2022

Join us on Saturday 15 October in Twizel to clear the area of wilding pines and enjoy a free BBQ.

Date: Sat, 8 Oct 2022

Initial election results for the Canterbury Regional Council have been released.

Date: Fri, 30 Sep 2022

Several tracks between the townships of Twizel and Tekapo are damaged following severe weather throughout July and August.

Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2022

Students wowed our judges with their innovative ideas at the NIWA Science and Technology Fair.

Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2022

Alliance Smithfield meat plant has been sentenced to pay $57,000 for unlawfully discharging a contaminant near Waitarakao Washdyke Lagoon.

Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2022

On Sunday 2 October, we will host a family fun day to launch a new pump track and drag strip at McLeans Island.

Date: Sun, 25 Sep 2022

Environment Canterbury welcomes the latest river and lake water quality assessment from Land, Air, Water Aotearoa (LAWA).