News & events

Date: Fri, 20 Mar 2026

Black Cat wreck recovery at Nīkau Palm Valley Bay is now complete, with no environmental or wildlife impacts detected.

Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2026

Last month, our incident response team discovered a small oil discharge in Addington Brook. We need your help to solve the problem.

Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2025

Hot nor-west winds can mean heavy alpine rain and fast-rising rivers. Check weather, river flows and hazards before heading to Canterbury rivers this summer.

Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2025

Enjoying the southern lakes is a summer highlight—let’s keep safety at the forefront of our minds, especially near dams and power station hazards.

Date: Fri, 5 Sep 2025

Waitaha leaders sign MOU, uniting regional and local councils in a shared commitment to Civil Defence Emergency Management collaboration.

Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2025

Calling all volunteers and 4WD enthusiasts! Join us for our riverside clean-up, just in time for bird nesting season.

Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2025

Before you light up your rubbish, it's important to know the rules. Visit checkitsalright before you light.

Date: Mon, 19 May 2025

If you see smoke or pollution from a fire, report it - it could harm your health and others.

Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2025

Emergency Management Canterbury (Canterbury CDEM) is undertaking a preparedness survey for residents in the Waitaha region.

Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2024

A few simple steps can help keep children safe around onsite wastewater systems.

Date: Wed, 29 May 2024

Exotic grass planting is being trialled in the Port Hills to combat sediment pollution in urban streams and rivers.

Date: Wed, 6 Mar 2024

If you are working on your home, avoid maintenance that can release asbestos fibres or lead flakes into the air, contaminating soil and waterways.