News & events

Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2021

A three-year programme of flood protection work kicks off with Kaiapoi rock works. Find out more about the history of flood protection in the Kaiapoi region.

Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2021

Restoration projects and changing policies worldwide has been celebrated for the 25th time on World Wetlands Day.

Date: Wed, 16 Dec 2020

Explore Canterbury's public recreational spots with our new online 'StoryMap', which provides accessibility and amenity information for over 900 sites.

Date: Thu, 10 Dec 2020

Outstanding services to the environment over several years were acknowledged with awards to three people at yesterday’s Environment Canterbury council meeting.

Date: Wed, 9 Dec 2020 by Zone Committee Chair Bruce Murphy

Lower Waitaki South Coastal Canterbury Water Zone Committee chair Bruce Murphy reflects on the year that was and talks about challenges along the way.

Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2020

Environment Canterbury Chair Jenny Hughey has welcomed the Government’s declaration of a climate emergency.

Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2020

Learning about traditional mahinga kai, in and around our waterways was the theme of a special community meeting and hāngī in Omarama.

Date: Fri, 27 Nov 2020

Improving water quality at Waitarakao Washdyke Lagoon is the aim of a pollution prevention programme with local industrial businesses.

Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2020

New pathways, fencing and tracks around the mouth of the Hakatere/Ashburton River are improving the environment for the many native birds that inhabit the area.

Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2020

An Ashburton dairy farmer who discharged sediment-laden water into an ecologically significant creek has been fined $35,000.

Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2020

More than 40 consent reviews for water takes near the Hakatere River have been granted, as new monitoring stations provide a clearer picture on availability.

Date: Wed, 21 Oct 2020

Nearly 700 natives have been planted near McCullochs Bridge thanks to a dedicated team of volunteers in Lower Waitaki.