Yes - at the moment all bridges and culverts require consents under the Transitional Regional Plan. Once the Natural Resources Regional Plan becomes operative, some will be permitted. Please refer to the Environment Canterbury website (see link below) or we can send you a brochure called “Working together to maintain our drains.”

For further assistance please contact Customer Service on 03 353 9007 or toll free on 0800 324 636.
You can also visit our website www.ecan.govt.nz