News & events

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.

Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2022

A Court of Appeal decision around water bottling may affect the way we manage water in Canterbury.

Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2022

Environment Canterbury has received the decision of the Court of Appeal on its grant of consents for water bottling activities carried out by two companies.

Date: Thu, 16 Jun 2022

Environment Canterbury councillors have agreed on a budget and workplan that balances community expectations on affordability.

Date: Thu, 2 Jun 2022

Responding to criticism from Greenpeace, Environment Canterbury says it has always acknowledged the extent of the water quality challenge in our waterways.

Date: Tue, 31 May 2022

Our latest quarterly report has been published and highlights the progress we have made on our work programmes.

Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2021

Read about the water zone committees' action plans for 2021-2024 and the priorities for each zone.

Date: Wed, 28 Jul 2021

A new report has found that significant reductions in nutrient loads will be required to preserve water quality in the Ashburton Ōtuwharekai lakes.

Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2021

The Council has approved the draft Long-Term Plan 2021-31 for public consultation, with both consultation options proposing a rates rise.

Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2020

More than 40 consent reviews for water takes near the Hakatere River have been granted, as new monitoring stations provide a clearer picture on availability.