A law change has cleared the way for two Ngāi Tahu representatives to join the Canterbury Regional Council with full decision-making rights.
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Sign up for the latest newsNew water monitoring equipment will provide some interesting insights into Te Puna-a-Taka/Lake Clearwater lake health.
A Banks Peninsula trapping project is helping protect precious biodiversity on Kaitōrete.
A major planting project on the Port Hills will provide habitat for precious bird and animal species.
Environment Canterbury staff led the relocation of up to 20 tuna/eel and whitebait that were trapped in a retention basin.
Read about the two new co-chairs of the Canterbury Water Management Strategy (CWMS) Regional Committee.
The establishment of two large native planting sites is a major step toward restoring native biodiversity on the Canterbury Plains.
We are promoting a Local Bill to Parliament which, if passed, will ensure mana whenua representation on the Council.
More than $1.3 million will be spent in the Rangitata to protect the community from increased flood risk caused by the major floods of summer 2019/20.
Ōtūkaikino River is undergoing a makeover, courtesy of biodiversity funding and hard work from our partner organisations.
The Orari Temuka Opihi Pareora Water Zone Committee recommended $14,000 of biodiversity funding be used to protect ancient Māori rock art.
From 1 November 2021, cruise ship masters and operators wishing to anchor in Akaroa Harbour will need to comply with guidance issued by Environment Canterbury.