News & events

Date: Wed, 3 Jun 2026

Car tyres, glass bottles, mattresses and burnt-out household rubbish are just some of the items our staff have found dumped at rivers in the area.

Date: Thu, 21 May 2026

Collaborative weed control work along the Upper Rangitata River is helping protect braided river habitats, native species and vulnerable ecosystems.

Date: Wed, 20 May 2026

North Canterbury 12-year-old Harry is leading a community river clean-up to help protect local rivers, wildlife and public spaces.

Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2026

Flood protection work on the Cam River in Kaiapoi uncovered native mussels living among decades-old debris, supporting river health and flood risk reduction.

Date: Wed, 4 Mar 2026

A new GIS mapping tool analysing 60+ years of braided river bird data reveals declining tōrea populations in Waitaha Canterbury.

Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2025

We are upgrading $850 million worth of flood protection assets thanks to RIF funding, which will help protect Waitaha communities.

Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2025

Hot nor-west winds can mean heavy alpine rain and fast-rising rivers. Check weather, river flows and hazards before heading to Canterbury rivers this summer.

Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2025

Major strides are being made to keep plastic out of Ōtautahi Christchurch's stormwater drains and waterways.

Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2025

Crate Day is one of the most vulnerable times of the year for some of the world's most rarest birds - and they're nesting right under our feet.

Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2025

RIF funding supported new flood resilience work in Waitaha, upgrading stopbanks and flood defences to protect homes, infrastructure and communities.

Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2025

For a healthier environment, do your bit to help keep our stormwater clean when out and about our region this summer.

Date: Thu, 16 Oct 2025

$21.5 million from central government will go towards enhancing Waitaha Canterbury's flood resilience effort.