News & events

Date: Thu, 10 Nov 2022

We have responded to multiple chemical spills at a site in Woolston, with help from other agencies.

Date: Fri, 28 Oct 2022

Illegal rubbish pits can affect soil and water quality - and are costly to clean up.

Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2022

The first Environment Canterbury Council meeting marked the election of both the Chair and Deputy Chair.

Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2022

Environment Canterbury is pleased to announce a wage increase for public bus drivers across Canterbury.

Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2022

Canterbury has been announced as the first region to roll out a new way of paying for public transport anywhere in New Zealand.

Date: Wed, 19 Oct 2022

The Hakataramea Sustainability Collective will run a three-year biodiversity education project, led by intermediate students in the Waitaki Valley.

Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2022

Final election results confirm the make-up of the Environment Canterbury Council, with an even split of new and returning councillors for the new term.

Date: Thu, 13 Oct 2022

Water samples taken from the Ōtūwharekai Ashburton Lakes and streams over the past year confirm that water quality remains a concern.

Date: Sat, 8 Oct 2022

Initial election results for the Canterbury Regional Council have been released.

Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2022

Students wowed our judges with their innovative ideas at the NIWA Science and Technology Fair.

Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2022

Alliance Smithfield meat plant has been sentenced to pay $57,000 for unlawfully discharging a contaminant near Waitarakao Washdyke Lagoon.

Date: Thu, 22 Sep 2022

Research on historical land use in the Waimate District has been conducted - find out what this means for you.