News & events

Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2022

Stopbank works along the Mason and Waiau Uwha rivers have improved the level of flood protection to Waiau township.

Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2022

Leaders from across the South Island are striving to make freight movement greener, and more efficient.

Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2022

The Hakatere / Ashburton River consent review process is making progress, with 61 consent reviews now decided.

Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2022

A newly released report calls for national leadership and urgent action to meet climate change-induced flood hazard risks.

Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2022

A collaborative project in Windwhistle will help preserve and protect a variety of species on a precious bluff.

Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2022

During seaweek, more than 30 people from Waimate came together to collect roughly 60kgs of waste from the beach at Waihao Box Reserve.

Date: Wed, 9 Mar 2022

The Waitaha Action to Impact Fund is proud to support 20 community groups across Waitaha. Find out more about some of the successful applicants.

Date: Wed, 9 Mar 2022

Our Youth Rōpū had a big 2021 and have recently published their annual update, which reflects on their achievements over the last year.

Date: Fri, 4 Mar 2022

Three independent members have been appointed to contribute valuable knowledge to the Climate Change Action Committee.

Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2022

Heading to the Ashburton/Ōtuwharekai lakes this summer? Keep an eye out for warning buoys that signal important monitoring equipment is nearby.

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: Wed, 12 Jan 2022

Braided rivers are home to some of the rarest and most threatened bird species. Learn how we all can protect these precious birds.