News & events

Date: Wed, 5 Apr 2023 by Environment Canterbury Deputy Chair Craig Pauling

Our Deputy Chair, Craig Pauling, discusses whether a unitary authority is the solution for local councils.

Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2023

We are pleased to announce a further wage increase for public transport bus drivers in Greater Christchurch.

Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2023

In Waitaha/Canterbury cattle feedlots - and the resource consents required for them to operate - attract community interest.

Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2023

Read the latest update on the tuna stranding near Taumutu Beach and Te Waihora.

Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2023

Our draft Annual Plan 2023/24 consultation period closes on 3 April, so get your feedback in as soon as possible.

Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2023

In early April we start work on securing the pipes at Waitarakao Washdyke. This will provide protection for the pipes and reduce the flooding risk.

Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2023

Part of the windswept Kaitōrete has been cleared of hedgehogs to protect vulnerable wildlife, in a proof of concept that’s thought to be a national first.

Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2023

The combination of conditions is making for an extra challenging native revegetation programme on the central Canterbury/Waitaha river berm.

Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2023

Planning to burn crop residue? Make sure you know the rules around burning in Canterbury.

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, 6 Mar 2023

With artificial intelligence taking the internet by storm in recent months, our biosecurity team have taken the first steps to use it to identify pest plants.

Date: Fri, 3 Mar 2023

Lots of great conversations about water quality were had at a recent pop-up day at Te Puna-a-Taka/Lake Clearwater.