News & events

Date: Thu, 17 Jun 2021

Canterbury farmers are facing a challenging winter and Environment Canterbury is working with industry bodies to offer advice and support.

Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2021

Find the latest updates on rainfall, river flow and key roading updates across the region.

Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2021

A QEII covenant and funding from Fonterra is helping to protect one of the best examples of a coastal scarp wetland in Kaikōura.

Date: Mon, 24 May 2021

Although it's open fire season in Canterbury, you must still follow our burning rules and check it's alright before you light.

Date: Tue, 4 May 2021

If you have a current consent to take water and are required to submit water use data, you'll be receiving an invoice from us shortly.

Date: Fri, 23 Apr 2021 by William Thomas, Chair, Ashburton water zone committee

Ashburton water zone committee Chair William Thomas talks about the Mayfield Hinds Valetta consent renewal and our need to empathise with others.

Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2021

Harrison Spraying Services Limited has been fined $120,000 after contaminating a water race which subsequently killed hundreds of fish.

Date: Thu, 1 Apr 2021 by Jenny Hughey, Chair, Environment Canterbury

Rates – it’s a five-letter word that makes most people’s eyes glaze over, although I suspect that isn’t so much the case in the farming sector.

Date: Thu, 1 Apr 2021

Central zones' Pou Mātai Kō Tana Luke has joined Environment Canterbury and offers a wealth of experience in matauranga Māori.

Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2021 by William Thomas, Chair, Ashburton Water Zone Committee

Ashburton Water Zone Committee Chair William Thomas talks about his visit to Lake Clearwater and the challenge of preserving our high-country environment.

Date: Fri, 5 Mar 2021

A range of resources have been developed for farmers to help them continue with rural recovery, resilience, and community support after the 2016 earthquakes.

Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2021

With crop residue burning season here, it is essential that the all rules and requirements are followed to manage any potentially adverse effects.