News & events

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: Fri, 4 Sep 2026

Major flood protection work at Walkhams Road will reduce flood risk, improve river management and boost resilience on the Ashburton/Hakatere River.

Date: Mon, 31 Aug 2026

Behind every flood warning is a network of river monitoring sites and field staff working to keep Canterbury communities informed and safe.

Date: Mon, 6 Jul 2026

Environment Canterbury teams are monitoring river conditions, flood risk and drainage infrastructure across Canterbury as severe weather impacts the region.

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: Thu, 18 Jun 2026

Construction is underway on three new stopbanks to help keep floodwater within the Rangitata River's south branch during major flood events.

Date: Wed, 17 Jun 2026

With the winter months here, we're urging landowners to keep stock off stopbanks in wet conditions.

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, 25 Feb 2026

Across Waitaha Canterbury, we work with our communities and central government to deliver projects that increase flood resilience.

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: 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: Fri, 25 Jul 2025 by Canterbury Regional Council Chair Craig Pauling

Our Councillors have decided to provide feedback on the Government's RMA national direction package, with a focus on forestry and freshwater management.