News & events

Date: Wed, 9 Nov 2022

Kaikōura's Waikōau/Lyell Creek catchment has improved water quality, biodiversity, and cultural values through community action over 60-70 years.

Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2022

On 1 November, new intensive winter grazing rules came into force. Find out more about these new rules.

Date: Wed, 2 Nov 2022

More than 200 properties in Hurunui and Kaikōura will be inspected this month for the presence of nassella tussock, an invasive plant.

Date: Fri, 28 Oct 2022

A proposed wetland near Coes Ford would be a major environmental win.

Date: Fri, 28 Oct 2022

Illegal rubbish pits can affect soil and water quality - and are costly to clean up.

Date: Thu, 13 Oct 2022

Water samples taken from the Ōtūwharekai Ashburton Lakes and streams over the past year confirm that water quality remains a concern.

Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2022

Students wowed our judges with their innovative ideas at the NIWA Science and Technology Fair.

Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2022

Alliance Smithfield meat plant has been sentenced to pay $57,000 for unlawfully discharging a contaminant near Waitarakao Washdyke Lagoon.

Date: Sun, 25 Sep 2022

Environment Canterbury welcomes the latest river and lake water quality assessment from Land, Air, Water Aotearoa (LAWA).

Date: Thu, 22 Sep 2022

Research on historical land use in the Waimate District has been conducted - find out what this means for you.

Date: Mon, 19 Sep 2022

The Te Waihora Co-Governance partners have launched a new website.

Date: Wed, 31 Aug 2022

The Canterbury Mayoral Forum has released its updated wellbeing overview, a fantastic document that will be a valuable resource over the next three years.