News & events

Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2020

The 2020/21 Annual Plan has been formally adopted by our Council the rates have been set for the coming year.

Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2020

We are supporting industry initiatives to ensure farmers follow good winter grazing practice and if needed, seek advice as early as possible.

Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2020

The Harbourmaster's Office has observed several bylaw breaches recently, which have compromised both the safety of individuals and others out on the water.

Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2020 by Environment Canterbury Councillor Claire McKay

Environment Canterbury has a significant head-start in working with the Government’s new freshwater reforms, as councillor Claire McKay writes.

Date: Thu, 28 May 2020

On 28 May, the Government announced its Action for Healthy Waterways package. Our Chair, Jenny Hughey, acknowledges the efforts involved.

Date: Thu, 14 May 2020

Environment Canterbury became the first Council in New Zealand to make a climate emergency declaration a year ago this Saturday (16 May).

Date: Thu, 14 May 2020 by Jenny Hughey, Chair, Environment Canterbury

It’s a year since Environment Canterbury declared a climate-change emergency. Jenny Hughey explains what the council has been doing.

Date: Tue, 12 May 2020

The Mackenzie Basin Agency Alignment Programme has welcomed the government's announcement of further funding for wilding pine control.

Date: Mon, 14 Oct 2019 by Steve Lowndes Chairman, Environment Canterbury

Steve Lowndes is wrapping up his experience as a councillor and chair and reflects on achievements and the challenges lying ahead for the new council.

Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2019

The Co-Governors of Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere released its annual report of last years achievements for the Whakaora Te Waihora restoration programme.

Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2019

Council adopted the audited Annual Report for the last financial year at the council meeting on 19 September 2019.

Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2019

Celebrating a significant moment in the relationship journey between Environment Canterbury and Ngāi Tahu.