News & events

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.

Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2023

We are now accepting feedback on our draft Annual Plan for 2023/24 until April 3.

Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2023

We're joining a local organisation to increase flood protection measures along the Ōpihi River.

Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2023

Canterbury's main centres are being aerially surveyed, adding to our knowledge around the region, and our climate and flood resilience.

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: Wed, 15 Feb 2023

Changes are needed to draft legislation to replace the Resource Management Act to deliver better environmental protection and empower local voice.

Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2023

Environment Canterbury and our partners have made great progress under the National Wilding Conifer Control Programme, but there is still plenty more to do.