News & events

Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2020

We work proactively with operators to help ensure they do not have oil spills, and that appropriate response equipment is available should one occur.

Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2019

A research project has found the most common potential source of soil contamination in North Canterbury is old sheep dips.

Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2019

A retractable floodgate was installed in Belfast this month, marking the end of the construction for the Waimakariri Flood Protection Project.

Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2019

A remediation plan is being developed after asbestos-containing building materials, likely used as in-fill many years ago, surfaced on a coastal walking track.

Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2019

Coastal walkway path in Timaru has been closed after a report of asbestos in the area.

Date: Tue, 7 Aug 2018

A mail-out was sent to 700 Timaru property owners who may have land affected by chemicals or hazardous substances remaining in the ground from a previous use of the land,…

Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2018

A fire on an 80-metre fishing ship in Timaru Port is contained. Update 1.

Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2018 by James Tricker

Environment Canterbury staff are currently on site at the property in Amberley where up to 1000 tyres caught on fire last night.