News & events

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: Tue, 22 Dec 2020

People are advised to avoid contact with water following algal growth and the detection of high levels of potentially toxic cyanobacteria

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: Wed, 16 Dec 2020

It only takes a small amount of poo to pollute a whole swimming area and ruin a lot of people’s summer holidays.

Date: Wed, 16 Dec 2020

Explore Canterbury's public recreational spots with our new online 'StoryMap', which provides accessibility and amenity information for over 900 sites.

Date: Wed, 16 Dec 2020 by Paula Smith, member of the Banks Peninsula Water Zone Committee

Paula Smith, member of the Banks Peninsula Water Zone Committee talks about water use across the peninsula this summer.

Date: Thu, 10 Dec 2020

Outstanding services to the environment over several years were acknowledged with awards to three people at yesterday’s Environment Canterbury council meeting.

Date: Wed, 9 Dec 2020 by Zone Committee Chair Bruce Murphy

Lower Waitaki South Coastal Canterbury Water Zone Committee chair Bruce Murphy reflects on the year that was and talks about challenges along the way.

Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2020 by Benita Wakefield - Chair of Banks Peninsula Water Zone Committee

Conservation, climate change and challenges are all common themes for Banks Peninsula Water Zone Committee. Hear from the Chair as she signs off for 2020.

Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2020

Environment Canterbury Chair Jenny Hughey has welcomed the Government’s declaration of a climate emergency.