News & events

Date: Wed, 4 Sep 2024

Learn about the community-led environmental initiatives that scored funding from the Banks Peninsuala Water Zone Committee this year.

Date: Mon, 2 Sep 2024 by Peter Scott, Chair, Environment Canterbury

Central Government co-funding means we can push on with flood protection work in our region.

Date: Tue, 27 Aug 2024

The Cheviot community is getting behind efforts to rejuvenate the Jed River catchment.

Date: Fri, 23 Aug 2024

‘In with skinks, geckos and black-fronted terns - out with rats, stoats and deer’ is the motto of this round of Action Plan funding.

Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2024

Read about Metro's 2023-2024 Financial Year Greater Christchurch patronage figures.

Date: Thu, 25 Jul 2024

Since 2014, we have been funding holly control work in Ashburton’s Alford Forest.

Date: Mon, 8 Jul 2024

Our Waitaha Action to Impact Fund is now accepting applications for its fourth funding round, and we invite community groups to apply.

Date: Wed, 3 Jul 2024

The Ashburton Water Zone Committee is supporting a trial using biochar to help improve water quality at Lake Hood.

Date: Wed, 5 Jun 2024

The Water Zone Committee recommends funding for nine exciting new projects.

Date: Wed, 5 Jun 2024

A native wetland planting project supported by the Upper Waitaki Water Zone Committee is flourishing.

Date: Mon, 20 May 2024

A new community-driven initiative has received the backing of the local water zone committee to tackle the growing threat of invasive willows along Waihao River

Date: Wed, 8 May 2024

We have formally approved a future focused and ambitious plan for the region’s transport network.