Implementation of a non-native predatory fish barrier at Haldon Pasture to protect the endangered Canterbury Mudfish (kōwaro) is underway.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2019/ground-breaking-mudfish-protection-project-gets-underway/Read the latest update on the tuna stranding near Taumutu Beach and Te Waihora.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/selwyn-waihora/tuna-stranding-near-taumutu-beach-and-te-waihora/
Select your zone to find out if you need a resource consent and access application forms.
Kaikōura Hurunui Waiau Waimakariri Christchurch West Melton Banks Peninsula Selwyn Waihora Ashburton Orari Temuka Opihi Pareora Upper Waitaki Lower Waitaki South Coastal Canterbury Find my zone
Pre-application consultationWhen you are ready to apply for a resource consent, you can have a free one-hour pre-application consultation.
To arrange your free pre-application consulta…
The establishment of two large native planting sites is a major step toward restoring native biodiversity on the Canterbury Plains.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/selwyn-waihora/new-planting-sites-will-bring-back-a-piece-of-natural-canterbury/
… ultimately flows into Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere.
The mine had undergone development from autumn this year which had created significant areas of exposed soil, and sediment and erosion controls were not fully established on site before the redevelopment.
Selwyn Waihora zone manager Michaela Rees said this was a very serious issue as the mine had breached the Resource Management Act 1991, and in doing so potentially affected the habitat of the region’s most threatened fish species – the Canterb…
Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere level information
Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere is currently CLOSED to the sea. The calm average level as at 0800 hrs on Monday 13th May was 0.72m.
The next regular update will be on the 20th of May 2024.
Q: What was the lake level reading before this one?
A: 0.68m. The calm average level at 0800hrs on Monday 6th May 2024
Q: When was the lake last opened to the sea?
A: The lake was mechanically opened on 18th November 2023 and closed naturally on…
Meters and monitoring show just how much impact the recent rainfall had on our rivers and groundwater.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2021/data-recorders-show-impact-of-canterbury-rainfall/
… activity.
If you do need a land use consent to farm, you can download your application form and planning assessment or contact an industry support partner for help.
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Resource Management Act 1991The Canterbury Regional Council and Selwyn District Council have received an application from Fulton Hogan Limited for various resource consents to establish an aggregate quarry (known as ‘Roydon Quarry’) at the site within the Selwyn District bounded by Curraghs Road, Dawsons Road, Madisons Road and Jones Road, Canterbury, legally identified as: Rural Section 6475 and Rural Section 6324; Lot 1 Deposited Plan 4031; Rural Section 6342; Section 7 Survey Office Plan 5103…
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-consents/fulton-hogan-roydons-quarry/Environment Canterbury is recommending several cost-effective and efficient practices farmers can adopt to reduce nitrogen loss.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/farmers-encouraged-to-adopt-proven-methods-for-reducing-nitrogen-loss/