News & events

Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2022

Electric buses now make up 20 percent of Environment Canterbury’s Metro Urban fleet.

Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2022

The water zone committee has been updated on the water quality of Waitaki lakes.

Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2022

Read the latest from Waimakariri Water Zone Committee chair Michael Blackwell.

Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2022

A weed control programme surrounding the Kaiapoi River helps protect īnanga/whitebait and rare, native manu/birds like the matuku-hūrepo/Australasian bittern.

Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2022

The Rangiora Reach Masterplan ensures cohesive and clearly communicated landscape planning for a section of the Ashley River/Rakahuri.

Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2022

Read about the changes to the Northern water zone committees, under the recent refresh.

Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2022

Read about the newest members of the water zone committee.

Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2022

Love our Lakes this summer by reducing rubbish that may end up in the water. Why not pack a waste-free picnic? It’s easier than you think!

Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2022

Council agreed on a new committee structure for the next three years, setting in place the governance oversight and reporting for Environment Canterbury’s work.

Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2022

We are pleased to support the Government's extension of half-price bus fares until 31 March 2023.

Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2022

Check the water quality for over 100 popular swim spots before you get in, to find the latest water quality information.

Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2022

Two swimming sites at Hurunui and Waiau River will be unavailable this summer due to changing flows filling in the swimming holes.