Before heading to your favourite Canterbury rivers or lakes this summer, check the weather forecasts and river conditions, especially for rainfall in the Southern Alps. Hot, dry nor-west winds often
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/summer-safety-alert-beware-of-rising-river-levels-and-unpredictable-weatherThe Canterbury Regional Transport Committee would like to thank all those who made submissions on the draft Canterbury Regional Land Transport Plan 2024–34 (RLTP) . The consultation is now closed, go...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/call-for-submissions-on-proposed-investment-in-canterburys-transport-systemOrari River Protection Group (ORPG) from Geraldine were proud recipients of the Waitaha Action to Impact Fund in 2021. The group, which received $6,500 last year (and will receive the same
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/recipients-of-community-fund-sing-its-praisesIn its inaugural year, the Waitaha Action to Impact Fund is proud to support 20 community groups across Waitaha to the tune of $215,000. In fact, a total of 46 applications were received for our fund
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/community-groups-get-funding-to-better-our-environmentA big leap has been made to end the practice of dumping and illegally stockpiling end-of-life tyres, thanks to Tyrewise, a regulated product stewardship scheme that ensures tyres are recycled across
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/recycling-to-kerb-tyre-dumping-in-kaikouraMaking sure your bore is in good working order and protected from contaminants is crucial to protecting your family and those living on your property from sickness. A study published in April 2025
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/have-you-checked-your-bore-latelyWe all want to live in thriving communities with good access to amenities and services. As the populations in our urban areas continue to grow and change, making sure they continue to function
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/urban-development/regional-challengesTaking action together to shape a thriving and resilient Waitaha Canterbury, now and for future generations | Toitū te marae o Tāne, toitū te marae o Tangaroa, toitū te iwi. Our Council has identified...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/about/your-council/about-us/our-work/outcomes-for-waitahacanterburyThere are Land Improvement Agreements in place for some land titles in the Canterbury region, which relate to soil and water conservation, erosion control, firebreaks, sediment control and berm
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/property-information/land-improvement-agreementsBoaties are being urged to check and clean their hulls to help stop the spread of the marine pest Mediterranean fanworm after it was recently detected in new sites within Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/marine-pest-mediterranean-fanworm-found-outside-inner-lyttelton-harbour