Commissioner Withy has issued an interim decision on consent application CRC102890 to take and use groundwater from bores M35/17854, M35/17856, M35/17947, M35/17948, M35/17949 and M35/11905
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2010/bl-lh-and-da-baggott-and-ce-mckay-ltd-interim-decisionThe Court of Appeal's decision on how we consider resource consent applications for water 'take' and 'use' has far-reaching implications for how we manage Canterbury's water. "When it comes through
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/resource-consent-processing-changes-whats-the-storyWetlands are special places with important environmental, cultural, social and economic values. Landowners and the community play a vital part in efforts to protect and enhance Canterbury’s remaining...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/wetlands/how-can-i-protect-wetlandsOur scientists and engineers find an innovative solution to help fish travel up and down Taranaki Creek. Many of New Zealand’s native fish species like īnanga/whitebait or tuna/eels are migratory
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/fish-letterbox-a-gamechanger-for-fish-passage-in-local-waterwayKaitiakitanga entails the active protection and responsibility for natural and physical resources by tangata whenua. Exercise of kaitiakitanga requires both a role in decision making
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/measuring-cwms-progress-2021/kaitiakitanga-2021We often get asked how we do compliance and why it’s important. This page explains how we monitor compliance with resource consents and handle cases of non-compliance. A resource consent
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/whats-the-story-with-complianceThe Council's work is guided by a framework of legislation and national and local policies, plans and strategies. Learn more about the specific laws, policies, and strategies we follow and how
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/about/your-council/about-us/our-governanceAs winter approaches, a bit of planning can pay off, for a warmer home, lower heating costs, and cleaner air for Canterbury once the cold sets in. When the cold sets in, firewood sells out quickly
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/beat-the-winter-rush-get-your-home-warm-and-ready-nowCentral government is introducing major reforms that will reshape local government and how we manage land, water, air, and the wider environment in Aotearoa New Zealand. We support changes
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/our-response-to-central-government-reformsA mini road system in McLeans Forest will allow children to learn the road rules on their cycles. Our parks and forests team is pleased to announce the completion of a mini road system
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/new-park-feature-helps-children-pedal-their-way-to-road-safety-success