News & events

Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2023

We are undertaking two flights in both the Waimakariri and Ashburton regions this year, supporting farmers with winter grazing preparation and execution.

Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2023

Warnings have been lifted following a liquid waste material discharge incident at Blenheim Road.

Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2023

Investigations into the cause of dead fish in the Heathcote River/Ōpāwaho are continuing, after a suspected discharge incident.

Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2023

The Christchurch City Council has shortlisted six potential new sites/providers for the organics processing plant (currently known as Living Earth in Bromley).

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 by Kaikōura and Hurunui Waiau Uwha zone delivery lead Marco Cataloni

Read Kaikōura and Hurunui Waiau Uwha zone delivery lead Marco Cataloni's March column.

Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2023

We're holding a series of drop-in meetings in rural towns over March and April to help farmers get to grips with new regulations and what they need to know.

Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2023

Burning/burying farm plastics can cause ongoing issues, which is why its important to recycle farm plastic. Find out how to do this in Kaikōura

Date: Tue, 13 Dec 2022

Environment Canterbury is recommending several cost-effective and efficient practices farmers can adopt to reduce nitrogen loss.

Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2022

We've published new guidance to help people understand wastewater treatment systems.

Date: Thu, 10 Nov 2022

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

Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2022

On 1 November, new intensive winter grazing rules came into force. Find out more about these new rules.