We are committed to helping our communities to understand and be resilient to natural hazards risk, including climate change, and we asked the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/climate-change/climate-change-in-canterbury/climate-change-projections-for-canterburyOver the past 18 months, clearing our consent backlog has been our top priority. We’re pleased to share that the final consent from over 1,200 legacy cases has now been addressed. Just over 15 months...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/marking-the-end-of-consent-backlogEnvironment Canterbury is pleased to announce a wage increase for public bus drivers across Canterbury following discussions with operators and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. Earlier this week
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/canterbury-public-bus-drivers-receive-wage-increaseTwo 2023 reports into fish communities show reductions in the abundance of several key species. These reports reinforce observations from river users, and a NIWA report highlights that more research
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/new-reports-paint-picture-of-declining-fish-populations-in-canterbury-riversTimaru’s much anticipated on-demand public transport service, MyWay by Metro, takes to the streets next week as 150 locals put the vehicles and technology through their paces. What is MyWay by Metro...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2020/timaru-locals-get-first-taste-of-innovative-new-public-transportBurning or burying farm plastics can cause ongoing issues for the environment, human health, and future generations of farmers. We understand it can be difficult to know what to do with farm plastics
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/kaikoura/recycling-farm-plastics-in-kaikouraThe beauty of the Ōtūwharekai/Ashburton Lakes was impossible to miss at a recent pop-up event, where people had the chance to learn more about initiatives to improve the lakes' water quality
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/ashburton/strong-turnout-to-otuwharekai-pop-up-eventAt the heart of the Mackenzie lakes district, a huge nesting colony of an internationally-famous bird — the pūteketeke/crested grebe — is a great indicator of community action and how nature can
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/from-global-fame-to-local-success-puteketeke-colony-flourishesA South Canterbury community group has looped in help from an unlikely source to improve water and soil quality in their catchment, with four shipments of dung beetles coming to their aid. While most
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/dung-beetles-improve-water-and-soil-quality-in-barkers-creek-areaAround this time of year, we get many calls complaining about smoky or smelly outdoor fires. To avoid complaints from your neighbours and a visit from one of our incident response officers, get
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/burning-outdoors