News & events

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: Thu, 13 Aug 2020

Minister of Conservation Eugenie Sage has announced that Pest Free Banks Peninsula will receive over $5M to enable predator eradication and create jobs.

Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2020

A Hurunui stream proves to be a positive passage for migratory fish.

Date: Wed, 5 Aug 2020

Canterbury will benefit from $15.5 million in govt funding for flood protection measures.

Date: Fri, 31 Jul 2020

Year two of a three-year project has further protected Glen Lyon Station, near Lake Ōhau, from invasive weeds.

Date: Fri, 31 Jul 2020 by Laurence Smith, Principal biosecurity advisor at Environment Canterbury

Watch out for new plant pest arrivals on your land so they can be destroyed before they get well-established, Environment Canterbury’s Laurence Smith says.

Date: Fri, 24 Jul 2020

Need help with your winter grazing? Here are some tips for what you should be thinking about on farm mid-winter.

Date: Fri, 17 Jul 2020

Dan Turner is our new southern zones resource management officer, meaning he's our eyes and ears on the ground. Find out about his interesting previous jobs.

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: Thu, 9 Jul 2020

Information on matters relating to water bottling, including decisions made by Environment Canterbury.

Date: Thu, 9 Jul 2020

Decision provides clarity over Environment Canterbury's role in approving consents to take water used for water bottling.

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.