News & events

Date: Mon, 27 Sep 2021

Soil Conservation and Revegetation project (SCAR project) promotes soil stabilisation and improves soil management in areas subject to erosion and high winds.

Date: Mon, 6 Sep 2021

The establishment of two large native planting sites is a major step toward restoring native biodiversity on the Canterbury Plains.

Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2021

We are promoting a Local Bill to Parliament which, if passed, will ensure mana whenua representation on the Council.

Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2021

Find out about the review of the Overseer tool and how this could impact the way we manage our waterways.

Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2021 by William Thomas, Chair, Ashburton Water Zone Committee

Ashburton water zone committee Chair William Thomas talks about the committee's three-year action plan and welcomes new members.

Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2021

The Ahuriri catchment in Twizel is benefitting from passionate local farmers and their will to improve water quality.

Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2021

The service is a partnership between Environment Canterbury, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, Christchurch City Council and Waimakariri District Council.

Date: Wed, 28 Jul 2021

A new report has found that significant reductions in nutrient loads will be required to preserve water quality in the Ashburton Ōtuwharekai lakes.

Date: Mon, 12 Jul 2021

Fencing of two tarns (small alpine lakes) and a large wetland has now been completed at Balmoral Station near Lake Takapō/Tekapō.

Date: Fri, 9 Jul 2021

A project to restore a section of Twizel River is being considered by the Upper Waitaki Water Zone Committee.

Date: Thu, 8 Jul 2021

Environment Canterbury and Wilding Free Mackenzie are working together with local volunteers to stop the spread of wilding conifers in the Mackenzie Basin.

Date: Thu, 1 Jul 2021

LAWA has released its Air Quality National Picture Summary, which confirms air quality in New Zealand towns is generally good, and has improved.