News & events

Date: Tue, 22 Sep 2020

Canterbury is now at Alert Level 1. This means a return to "business as usual" for Environment Canterbury services, buildings and staff.

Date: Mon, 18 Jan 2021

Land rezoning for new housing developments in Rolleston, Rangiora and Kaiapoi is currently being considered to meet future demand.

Date: Fri, 15 Jan 2021

We are rolling out a pilot project throughout February to gather better odour information and data in the Washdyke and northern Timaru area.

Date: Thu, 14 Jan 2021 by Kevin Heays

Kaikōura Zone Delivery Manager updates us on pollution call outs over the summer break and plans for the coming year.

Date: Wed, 13 Jan 2021

Burning/burying farm plastics can cause ongoing issues, which is why its important to recycle farm plastic. Find out how to do this in Kaikōura

Date: Fri, 8 Jan 2021 by Jenny Hughey, Chair, Environment Canterbury

Water is life. Out of a list of crucial tasks and ambitions, managing and nurturing our water is the most important job that Environment Canterbury has.

Date: Thu, 7 Jan 2021

New direct bus services from Waimakariri to central Christchurch start on Monday 11 January with free travel for the first two weeks.

Date: Wed, 6 Jan 2021

We have some great events lined up in early March for Seaweek 2021 that showcase the importance and diversity of our marine environments.

Date: Tue, 5 Jan 2021

The Goughs Bay ‘Haley fence’ project will receive more than $15,000 of Immediate Steps (IMS) biodiversity funding to allow native forest to regenerate.

Date: Mon, 4 Jan 2021

Do your bit this summer to 'Check, Clean, Dry' and help stop the spread of unwanted freshwater pests.

Date: Thu, 31 Dec 2020 by Jenny Hughey, Chair, Environment Canterbury

Flooding can have devastating effects. We have taken significant steps to reduce the risk of potential flood damage and we need to adapt for climate change.

Date: Thu, 24 Dec 2020 by Jenny Hughey, Chair, Environment Canterbury

Biosecurity and pest management are our key responsibilities, and working with a range of agencies and the community is key to making progress in this space.