News & events

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, 18 Dec 2020

DIYers are being warned about the potential for accidentally contaminating their own home during home maintenance over summer.

Date: Thu, 17 Dec 2020

Environment Canterbury is working closely with Hurunui District Council to ensure the removal of a tyre stockpile at 122 Racecourse Road, Amberley.

Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2020

Canterbury farmers are some of the most productive and efficient in the country. Find out how Stu has managed his consent process.

Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2020 by Jenny Hughey, Chair, Environment Canterbury

Council and working groups focus on deterioration in water clarity of the Opāwaho/Heathcote river and Cashmere stream as part of the five-year compliance plan.

Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2020

Our advice on managing the clean up of the Ōhau Village fire, to minimise environmental impacts.

Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2020

An Ashburton dairy farmer who discharged sediment-laden water into an ecologically significant creek has been fined $35,000.

Date: Fri, 25 Sep 2020

We have been working closely with the North Canterbury Infrastructure Recovery Alliance (NCTIR) to protect fish and their habitat.

Date: Tue, 22 Sep 2020

Here is an update on our compliance monitoring and enforcement during Alert Level 1.

Date: Tue, 22 Sep 2020

The latest COVID-19 update on our regional services.

Date: Fri, 17 Jul 2020

Canterbury farmers without a land use consent to farm are being asked to check if they need consent, and if necessary, to apply now.

Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2020

Over winter we're conducting reviews of erosion and sediment control practices at building sites in Cashmere and the Port Hills, with fines for non-compliance.