News & events

Date: Fri, 7 Jul 2023

Read about this Waimakariri farmer's innovative herd refining method, part of a Next Generation Farming project.

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: Tue, 4 Jul 2023

Waimakariri Water Zone Committee Chair Carolyne Latham gives an update from the zone, including some new projects in the works.

Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2023

Alongside the Waimakariri Water Zone Committee, we are supporting three new projects in the district and a set of environmental awards.

Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2023

A Next Generation Farming project, supported by us, has helped a Cust farmer by reducing input costs and nitrogen fertiliser use.

Date: Mon, 15 May 2023

We have been given $2 million to support farmers with erosion-prone land across North Canterbury as part of our SCAR programme.

Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2023

Lifestyle blocks can have a significant impact on our environment. Check out these top tips to protect land and keep water clean around your property.

Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2023

The Waimakariri Water Zone Committee has three new women joining its ranks as chair, deputy, and youth representative.

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, 21 Jan 2022

Environment Canterbury staff led the relocation of up to 20 tuna/eel and whitebait that were trapped in a retention basin.

Date: Tue, 23 Nov 2021

Summer is just about here and that means irrigation will become more widespread across North Canterbury. Make sure that your irrigator operates correctly.