News & events

Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2023

We have released findings from faecal source testing undertaken at Lyttelton Bays/Whakaraupō and Akaroa/Whakaroa earlier this year.

Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2023

Using synthetic fertilisers more efficiently can help protect water and the environment. Nitrogen limits apply to all grazed land.

Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2023

Farmers have adopted good management practices when setting up winter grazing, to minimise the environmental risks.

Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2023

Environment Canterbury has committed to refunding all interest payments made by current and former borrowers in the Healthier Homes Canterbury scheme.

Date: Thu, 8 Jun 2023

Construction of a 48km wallaby exclusion fence is the latest development in South Canterbury’s war on wallabies.

Date: Thu, 8 Jun 2023 by Environment Canterbury Chair Peter Scott

Chair Peter Scott shares his disappointment over the Government's decision to not fund a flood prevention plan.

Date: Thu, 8 Jun 2023

A community hangi at Ōmarama was a chance for people to enjoy delicious kai and chat to local water zone committee members.

Date: Tue, 6 Jun 2023

Stay up to date on Wongan Hills' consent application for proposed farming activity at Kaituna Valley.

Date: Tue, 6 Jun 2023

A four-year project in Rakaia Gorge will help protect native biodiversity from weed infestation, with impressive progress made already in the first year.

Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2023

Trails and trees in Lake Tekapo/Takapō Regional Park will be protected during an upcoming removal of pest pine trees.

Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2023

A restoration project, including willow removal, predator control, and fencing, will eventually transform a stretch of the upper Ōpihi River.

Date: Tue, 30 May 2023

Removal of the tyre stockpile waste at 122 Racecourse Road was completed in June 2025.