News & events

Date: Thu, 17 Jun 2021

Our Long-Term Plan 2021-31 has been formally adopted. The plan sets the course for our work in the region across the ten years.

Date: Fri, 28 May 2021

The impacts of climate change in Canterbury will be highlighted in a regionwide campaign starting this week.

Date: Fri, 28 May 2021 by Jenny Hughey, Chair, Environment Canterbury

Residents' associations perform an important role in representing matters of interest for their respective suburbs.

Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2021

Celebrating Earth Day with a song about climate change written by students from Te Kura o Ōhinetahi Governors Bay School.

Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 by Jenny Hughey, Chair, Environment Canterbury

On behalf of Council, a sincere thank you to all those who took the time to make a submission on Environment Canterbury’s draft Long-Term Plan 2021-31.

Date: Tue, 13 Apr 2021

An educational campaign in Cashmere and the Port Hills is raising awareness for the negative effects sediment has on local waterways.

Date: Thu, 8 Apr 2021

On Sunday 11 April 2021 consultation on Environment Canterbury’s draft Long-Term Plan will close.

Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2021

On 8 March we released the draft Long-Term Plan for community feedback, which contains two options for consultation.

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: Thu, 25 Feb 2021

The Council has approved the draft Long-Term Plan 2021-31 for public consultation, with both consultation options proposing a rates rise.

Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2021 by Jenny Hughey, Chair, Environment Canterbury

Community participation in local and national decision-making is vital for a healthy democracy.

Date: Wed, 16 Dec 2020 by Paula Smith, member of the Banks Peninsula Water Zone Committee

Paula Smith, member of the Banks Peninsula Water Zone Committee talks about water use across the peninsula this summer.