News & events

Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2020

We centred our response to the COVID-19 pandemic around manaakitanga/people first - one of our core organisational values.

Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2020

Simon Cameron, our Upper Waitaki Water Zone Committee Chair, talks about the progress made to address Lake Benmore water quality.

Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2020

A joint project, which includes $10,000 of funding allocated by the Upper Waitaki Water Zone is now underway to manage the invasive rowan tree.

Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2020

More than $40,000 of Immediate Steps Biodiversity funding allocated to wetland protection and restoration projects in Kaikōura.

Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2020

Evan Smith, environmental extraordinaire, has his efforts celebrated by becoming the latest Stormwater Superhero.

Date: Thu, 9 Jul 2020

Recent media coverage has highlighted concerns regarding water bottling in general and the new consent application from Cloud Ocean Water Ltd.

Date: Thu, 9 Jul 2020

Decision provides clarity over Environment Canterbury's role in approving water-bottling consents.

Date: Wed, 8 Jul 2020

All new planting plans need local and regional council approval, to make sure the land, plan and plants are suitable for planting.

Date: Mon, 6 Jul 2020

The OTOP water zone committee has announced $41,000 in biodiversity funding to three important projects in the area.

Date: Fri, 3 Jul 2020

We have released new guidelines for Farm Environment Plan auditors regarding winter forage crop grazing and wet weather management.

Date: Fri, 3 Jul 2020

We are inviting submissions on proposed changes to our Fees and Charges Policy.

Date: Fri, 3 Jul 2020

Pukeko, freshwater crayfish and eel are set to be protected in a new Kaikōura wetland.