News & events

Date: Thu, 16 May 2019

Environment Canterbury has declared a climate emergency, highlighting the urgent need to address the issue.

Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2018

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

Date: Wed, 5 Dec 2018

Environment Canterbury, Christchurch City Council and the Canterbury District Health Board are committed to working together to resolve quarry dust issues.

Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2018

Consents from Environment Canterbury and the Mackenzie District Council are now in place for Simons Pass Station to begin irrigating a portion of its land.

Date: Mon, 20 May 2019

“Vision and Pines”, a music festival to be held at Balmoral Reserve camping ground, will start a conservation project led by Hurunui young people.

Date: Mon, 20 May 2019 by John Faulkner, Chair, Hurunui Waiau Zone Committee

An update from Hurunui Zone Committee chair on the notified Plan Change 1 to the HWRRP and the Zone Committee's future focus.

Date: Mon, 20 May 2019

We are holding a public talk with Chief Scientist, Dr Tim Davie, to look a little deeper into what is happening in the Christchurch water space.

Date: Thu, 16 May 2019

The Council concluded deliberations on the Annual Plan 2019-20, Fees & Charges Policy, Revenue & Financing Policy, and rates for the coming financial year.

Date: Tue, 14 May 2019

Environment Canterbury released its annual groundwater quality survey for 2018.

Date: Mon, 13 May 2019 by Dave Ashby, Waimakariri Water Zone Committee Chair

Zone committee focusing on priority catchment areas to address water challenges.

Date: Mon, 13 May 2019

The Willows park was officially opened and Mayor Broughton spoke about the importance of having such a space in the Selwyn region.

Date: Thu, 9 May 2019

Jen Coombes talks about successful actions from volunteering.