News & events

Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2023

Two pieces of legislation – the Spatial Planning Act and the Natural and Built Environment Act – were passed into law eventually replacing the current RMA.

Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2023

Council has approved new rules that will streamline the consents process and strengthen restrictions on some activities to improve water quality.

Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2023

Get to know our four new Ashburton staff members.

Date: Wed, 9 Aug 2023

We have released two new reports showing that we need to improve land management to achieve the water quality improvements the community is seeking.

Date: Tue, 1 Aug 2023 by Peter Scott, Chair, Environment Canterbury

Community feedback is needed as we write and update a number of long-term and strategic plans.

Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2023

Noise can impact our enjoyment within Greater Christchurch and it is important to ensure any nuisance noise effects are well managed.

Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2023

The council is committing to public transport fare trial, and continued flood recovery and remediation work for the region, as part of its 2023/24 Annual Plan.

Date: Thu, 25 May 2023

Our Reporting Back hub is a new way we are presenting the progress we are making. Highlights this quarter are youth representation, pest monitoring, and buses.

Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2023

Our draft Annual Plan 2023/24 consultation period closes on 3 April, so get your feedback in as soon as possible.

Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2023

We are now accepting feedback on our draft Annual Plan for 2023/24 until April 3.

Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2023

We have adopted our draft Annual Plan for the 2023/24 period and community feedback will be open from 27 February.

Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2023

Find out more about our adopted Annual Report for the financial year 2021/22 and how we're progressing toward our Long-Term Plan goals.