News & events

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, 1 Dec 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.

Date: Fri, 10 Oct 2025

Braided river birds are nesting—keep them safe by avoiding riverbeds, leashing dogs, and supporting conservation efforts. Every action counts.

Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2025

From keeping nesting birds safe to reducing pest numbers, six initiatives protecting the Hurunui environment are receiving a funding boost.

Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2025

Tarapirohe/black-fronted terns are benefitting from a united effort to protect them from predation in Waiau Toa.

Date: Tue, 26 Aug 2025

Community and partnership drive Whakaraupō / Lyttelton Harbour’s restoration - learn more about their work, the plan, and key projects underway.

Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2025

Calling all volunteers and 4WD enthusiasts! Join us for our riverside clean-up, just in time for bird nesting season.

Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2025

Many decisions were made at the 600th Canterbury Regional Council meeting, including allowing pets on buses.

Date: Wed, 28 May 2025

Our biosecurity team may finally have a breakthrough in the fight against an aquatic invader in South Canterbury.

Date: Tue, 27 May 2025

A fish ramp installed near Living Springs is helping native fish swim upstream to restored habitats.