News & events

Date: Mon, 22 May 2023

In a big win for the region's biosecurity, what is believed to be the last remaining rook in Canterbury was found and killed recently.

Date: Wed, 17 May 2023

Treasure trove of historical water data will show how agricultural changes over the last century have affected water quality.

Date: Mon, 15 May 2023

We have been given $2 million to support farmers with erosion-prone land across North Canterbury as part of our SCAR programme.

Date: Mon, 15 May 2023 by Kaikōura and Hurunui Waiau Uwha zone delivery lead Marco Cataloni

Grape marc is the solid waste left over from processing grapes into wine. Popular as stock feed and high in nutrients, consent is required to store it.

Date: Thu, 11 May 2023

More than 20 farmers attended a biodiversity and regulations workshop in Culverden, which was a chance for them to ask us questions one-to-one.

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: Thu, 27 Apr 2023 by Shaun McCracken

Our Flood Protection Recovery Manager Shaun McCracken says we need to rethink our relationship with rivers.

Date: Mon, 6 Mar 2023

With artificial intelligence taking the internet by storm in recent months, our biosecurity team have taken the first steps to use it to identify pest plants.

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: Tue, 6 Dec 2022

A council-run rural water supply near Waimate has been impacted by high nitrate concentrations and is not meeting drinking water standards.

Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2022

A review of efforts to address water quality issues in the Hinds catchment is a chance to celebrate, and 're-set'.