News & events

Date: Tue, 16 May 2023

Illegal dumping is rife across the region and it’s not just the inorganic items that are putting our flood protection, biodiversity and water health at risk.

Date: Wed, 10 May 2023

Oil is continuing to flow down one of our stormwater drains which lead to the Avon River - could you help us find the source and resolve the incident?

Date: Fri, 5 May 2023

Chef Al Brown joined our staff and the Wilding Free Mackenzie Trust for a volunteer day to remove wilding pines in the Mackenzie area.

Date: Thu, 4 May 2023

We have signed a memorandum of understanding with the University of Canterbury to collaborate on projects that will benefit our environment.

Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2023

Since 2020, we have teamed up with local and central government agencies to improve wallaby detection and control methods.

Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2023

We are undertaking two flights in both the Waimakariri and Ashburton regions this year, supporting farmers with winter grazing preparation and execution.

Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2023

We have published two new reports into fish communities, documenting reductions in the abundance of several key species.

Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2023

Warnings have been lifted following a liquid waste material discharge incident at Blenheim Road.

Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2023

A new national report looking at the state of our freshwater will be a key tool that informs plans to protect Canterbury’s rivers, lakes and aquifers.

Date: Thu, 6 Apr 2023

Our 2021 native bird of the year, the pekapeka-tou-roa (native long-tailed bat) has a boosted roost habitat thanks to iwi and government working in partnership.

Date: Wed, 5 Apr 2023

A Bioblitz at Muriwai o Whata/Coopers Lagoon has helped collect important information about the area's species.

Date: Wed, 5 Apr 2023 by Environment Canterbury Deputy Chair Craig Pauling

Our Deputy Chair, Craig Pauling, discusses whether a unitary authority is the solution for local councils.