News & events

Date: Thu, 28 May 2020

On 28 May, the Government announced its Action for Healthy Waterways package. Our Chair, Jenny Hughey, acknowledges the efforts involved.

Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2020

Nitrate contamination in waterways is cause for concern for everyone in Canterbury.

Date: Wed, 8 Apr 2020

Farmers in the Ahuriri catchment recently met to discuss irrigation management with the goal of operating farms sustainably now and in the future.

Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2020

An operation to install boulders in the lower Hekeao/Hinds River aims to create diverse water environments.

Date: Tue, 11 Feb 2020

Discover how people made a big impact on this little lake

Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2020

Ongoing recovery updates and frequently asked questions about the Rangitata River flood event in December 2019.

Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2020

Discover what really happened the day they opened New Zealand's largest earth dam.

Date: Thu, 9 Jan 2020

Discover the hauntingly beautiful Lake Ōhau.

Date: Fri, 20 Dec 2019

Discover the mysteries of Lake Pukaki.

Date: Fri, 20 Dec 2019

News item from December 2019: updates from Environment Canterbury's flood team in Timaru.

Date: Thu, 28 Nov 2019

Polarcold Stores and an employee have been fined $242,350 after pleading guilty to charges of illegally discharging ammonia into Kaputone Creek.

Date: Mon, 4 Nov 2019

The impact of the Ahuriri Lagoon wetland restoration project is being measured with environmental surveying and cultural knowledge.