News & events

Date: Wed, 16 Sep 2026

Environment Canterbury staff spot rare blue-phase kanakana in the Waimakariri River - an ancient native fish now Threatened – Nationally Vulnerable.

Date: Mon, 7 Sep 2026 by By Councillor Ian Mackenzie – Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) Community Preparedness and Response to Hazards Core Service Lead

Managing gravel is about balancing flood risk, protecting environmental and cultural values and ensuring community have access to resources.

Date: Tue, 1 Sep 2026

Canterbury’s braided river birds are nesting this spring. Find out how you can help protect these rare birds when visiting our rivers.

Date: Mon, 31 Aug 2026

The Christchurch business carried out a major five-year stormwater system transformation which will help the environment.

Date: Fri, 3 Jul 2026

Students from Enviroschools across the Waimakariri district came together to advocate for change and protect braided river ecosystems.

Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2026

Large rocks will help reinforce river systems in Kaikōura, along with vegetation clearance, berm strengthening and upgrades to flood protection structures.

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.