Reporting back

We are building community engagement and action as a partner within the Canterbury Water Management Strategy (CWMS), accelerating regeneration of the natural environment through zone and regional delivery projects and campaigns, taking decisive action in freshwater management, innovative approaches and fostering relationships.

This portfolio contributes to four key work areas – Partnering with Ngāi Tahu - freshwater; monitoring and understanding our environment; taking action for sustainable use and management of water; and partnering for improved freshwater outcomes. Select a key area of work below to learn more about how we are tracking.

The portfolio is made up of six programmes that contribute to these work areas: Working together for healthy water and land; Monitoring and understanding our environment; Freshwater regulatory framework; Healthy waterways actions; Stewardship of water and land; Freshwater resilience. 

We will accelerate regeneration of the natural environment through implementing the Canterbury Biodiversity Strategy; take decisive action for healthy freshwater, land and coastal ecosystems; build community engagement and action; and foster relationships through forging partnerships and alliances.

Discover the highlights of your zone and what Environment Canterbury is doing to protect your natural environment and how you can get involved.

Canterbury 2022, An Overview, published by the Canterbury Mayoral Forum, provides high-level information on the current state of the region and trends.

We also report on biodiversity in the Canterbury Water Management Zones on Canterbury Maps.

This portfolio contributes to four key work areas – managing pests and biosecurity threats, protecting biodiversity, revival of our braided rivers, and Mu Uru Rākau.  Select a key area of work below to learn more about how we are tracking.

The portfolio is made up of five programmes: Leading and partnering for biodiversity outcomes; Regional pest management; Priority habitats and wetland protection; Braided River Revival/Whakahaumanu Ngā Awa ā Pākihi; and Me Uru Rākau.

We will build community engagement and action, lead climate change resilience, take decisive action for healthy freshwater, land and coastal ecosystems, and help communities be well prepared for changes in the natural environment.

This portfolio contributes to five key work areas, and is made up of five programmes –  Leading Community Resilience; Managing the Coastal Environment; Climate Change Resilience; Managing Contaminated Land, Hazardous Substances and Waste; and Leading flood and river resilience. Select a key area of work below to learn more about how we are tracking.

We are prioritising sustainable and healthy living and working environments; connecting communities with a safe multi-modal transport network; and ensuring this enhances social, cultural, economic and environmental wellbeing now and in the future.

The regional transport and urban development section of our website provides information and updates on South Island-wide challenges, regional transport roles and responsibilities, Canterbury transport spend, road safety in Canterbury, transport network maintenance, transport network resilience, transport emissions, freight, population growth and its effect on transport, and urban development.

This portfolio contributes to three key work areas, and is made up of three programmes –  Clean air, Transforming public transport, and Integrating urban land use and regional transport. Select a key area of work below to learn more about how we are tracking.

We will foster relationships and engage with communities to build a better understanding of our work and increase participation in decision making for the region. 

This portfolio contributes to four key work areas – Partnering with Ngai Tahu; Planning, consenting and compliance; Working together for good decision making; and Investing for the future. Select a key area of work below to learn more about how we are tracking.

The portfolio is made up of six programmes – Tuia partnership; Engagement and influence; Leading regional planning, consents and compliance; Investing for the future; Data for decision making; and Governance and advisory services.

We must manage its revenues, expenses, assets, liabilities, investments, and general financial dealings prudently and in a manner that promotes the current and future interest of the community.