News & events

Date: Fri, 5 Jul 2019

Recent news articles have discussed whether nitrate in our drinking water can cause health problems. Naturally, this is cause for concern for all of us.

Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2019 by Jenny Hughey, Chair, Environment Canterbury

Jenny Hughey, Chair for Environment Canterbury, about her commitments as the new chair and how she wants to tackle environmental issues.

Date: Fri, 6 Dec 2019

Farmers around the region must be wary of the potential hazards irrigation on roads can cause for motorists this summer.

Date: Fri, 6 Dec 2019

A planting day led by a Kaikōura dairy farmer has seen massive environmental benefits to his farm and the Lyell Creek.

Date: Thu, 5 Dec 2019

A report released earlier in the year confirms that most fish and shellfish found in waters around Ōtautahi/Christchurch are safe to eat.

Date: Wed, 4 Dec 2019

More than 600 natives have been planted along the bank of the Waihao River as part of the Black Hole Enhancement Project.

Date: Tue, 3 Dec 2019

Regional winners at the 2019 Science Fair recently got the chance to present their projects to our Councillors and staff, with an overall winner crowned.

Date: Fri, 29 Nov 2019

A significant milestone has been achieved as Timaru approaches its 2020 on-demand public transport trial.

Date: Thu, 28 Nov 2019

Polarcold Stores and an employee have been fined $242,350 after pleading guilty to charges of illegally discharging ammonia into Kaputone Creek.

Date: Fri, 22 Nov 2019

Environment Canterbury and others are undertaking controlled application of a herbicide to control the pest plant spartina between 25-29 November 2019.

Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2019

Applications are now open for the Environment Canterbury Youth Rōpū (EYR).

Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2019

Ratepayers from the Lower Waitaki River Rating District are invited to a public meeting on Friday, 29 November to elect their liaison committee.