Fencing of two tarns (small alpine lakes) and a large wetland has now been completed at Balmoral Station near Lake Takapō/Tekapō.
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Leo Fietje has spent years helping farmers, scientists and planners work together for a better environment. Learn more about the time he spent working for us.
Canterbury farmers are facing a challenging winter and Environment Canterbury is working with industry bodies to offer advice and support.
Find the latest updates on rainfall, river flow and key roading updates across the region.
A QEII covenant and funding from Fonterra is helping to protect one of the best examples of a coastal scarp wetland in Kaikōura.
Although it's open fire season in Canterbury, you must still follow our burning rules and check it's alright before you light.
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.
Ashburton water zone committee Chair William Thomas talks about the Mayfield Hinds Valetta consent renewal and our need to empathise with others.
Harrison Spraying Services Limited has been fined $120,000 after contaminating a water race which subsequently killed hundreds of fish.
Central zones' Pou Mātai Kō Tana Luke has joined Environment Canterbury and offers a wealth of experience in matauranga Māori.
Ashburton Water Zone Committee Chair William Thomas talks about his visit to Lake Clearwater and the challenge of preserving our high-country environment.
A range of resources have been developed for farmers to help them continue with rural recovery, resilience, and community support after the 2016 earthquakes.