News & events

Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2021 by William Thomas, Chair, Ashburton Water Zone Committee

Ashburton water zone committee Chair William Thomas talks about the committee's three-year action plan and welcomes new members.

Date: Wed, 28 Jul 2021

A new report has found that significant reductions in nutrient loads will be required to preserve water quality in the Ashburton Ōtuwharekai lakes.

Date: Mon, 26 Jul 2021

A remarkable one-eyed scent detection dog is training to sniff out African love grass and assist our pest surveillance programme.

Date: Fri, 9 Jul 2021

A project to restore a section of Twizel River is being considered by the Upper Waitaki Water Zone Committee.

Date: Thu, 8 Jul 2021

Environment Canterbury and Wilding Free Mackenzie are working together with local volunteers to stop the spread of wilding conifers in the Mackenzie Basin.

Date: Thu, 1 Jul 2021

LAWA has released its Air Quality National Picture Summary, which confirms air quality in New Zealand towns is generally good, and has improved.

Date: Tue, 22 Jun 2021

Leo Fietje has spent years helping farmers, scientists and planners work together for a better environment. Learn more about the time he spent working for us.

Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2021

A significant oil spill in Timaru was quickly remediated thanks to a joint effort from local councils and businesses.

Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2021

Meters and monitoring show just how much impact the recent rainfall had on our rivers and groundwater.

Date: Tue, 1 Jun 2021

Agencies announce support to secure the future of one of Waitaha’s iconic landmarks, Kaitorete Spit.

Date: Fri, 28 May 2021

The impacts of climate change in Canterbury will be highlighted in a regionwide campaign starting this week.

Date: Fri, 28 May 2021

Find out more about wetlands on your property and how you can help to protect them.