News & events

Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2023 by Craig Pauling, Deputy Chair, Environment Canterbury

Central government policy has set the direction for how we’re going to protect and improve outcomes for our unique and indigenous biodiversity.

Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2023

A real-world solution to the problem of microplastics has taken out top honours in our 2023 Wrybill Awards.

Date: Sun, 1 Oct 2023 by Peter Scott, Chair, Environment Canterbury

Changes to the Canterbury Land and Water Regional Plan (LWRP) are here.

Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2023

Environment Canterbury announces its plan to purchase 12 new electric buses, thanks to funding from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.

Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2023

Grantlea Downs School students want Te Ahi Tarakihi to become a clean stream again.

Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2023 by Kōrero nā te awa Rakitata – Stories from the Rangitata River 

Mckinnon’s Creek Salmon Hatchery is run by volunteers working to revive the salmon stock in the Rakitata/Rangitata River.

Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2023

$1.67 million has been allocated to indigenous biodiversity initiatives across the coming year, benefitting braided rivers, wetlands, fish habitat and more.

Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2023

Stopbanks, vital for flood defence, safeguard lives and infrastructure. Collective responsibility ensures their effectiveness in averting major floods.

Date: Tue, 19 Sep 2023

Members of our Youth Rōpū held a successful planting event in the Waimakariri River Regional Park to celebrate Conservation Week.

Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2023 by Peter Scott, Chair, Environment Canterbury

Funding from MfE is supporting investigation and feasibility work for natural solutions to flood protection - but permanent co-investment is still needed.

Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2023

The construction of a new fence designed to keep wallabies out of the Mackenzie Basin is advancing well.

Date: Wed, 13 Sep 2023

Collaborating with Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura to enhance Hurunui River berm, improving flood protection, climate resilience, and restoring native habitat.