Commissioner McGarry granted resource consent to excavate gravel, sand and other natural material from the bed of the Waimakariri River; to deposit gravel, sand and other natural material in the bed
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2010/fulton-hogan-canterbury-ltdNotice is hereby given of the decision of Environment Canterbury and Christchurch City Council on the applications by Christchurch City Council to construct and operate a new wastewater treatment
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https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/regional-parks/sign-up-to-our-mailing-listWe’re clearing the air on smoky chimneys and what the rules really mean for Waitaha Canterbury households. There’s nothing quite like the comfort of a warm fire on a cold evening in Waitaha
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/a-little-smoke-is-okay-but-no-longer-than-15-minutesJust a 15-minute drive from Christchurch, McLeans Forest has three mountain bike loops totalling 17 kilometres along with a pump track and a skills loop catering for cyclists of all ages and abilities...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/regional-parks/waimakariri-river-regional-park/mcleans-forestOur new Land Management Advisor - Christchurch West Melton, Carys Marulli de Barletta, is trialling a fresh approach in the Port Hills by planting an exotic grass species to prevent erosion
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/new-talent-trials-novel-tool-to-control-sedimentAn ongoing restoration project is underway at Te Rauakaaka, near the mouth of the Waimakariri River, to enhance wetland and coastal ecosystems, boost biodiversity, and create vital habitat
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/wetland-restoration-work-protects-critically-endangered-birdWe welcome trail bike riders in designated areas along the north and south banks of the Waimakariri River Regional Park. See below for guides to trail bike, motocross and quad bike riding tracks
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/regional-parks/waimakariri-river-regional-park/trail-bike-ridingHow often a flood occurs reflects its size. Small floods happen frequently, and large floods happen infrequently. Understanding flood frequencies is important for predicting and preparing for flooding...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/natural-hazards/floods/flood-frequencyThe establishment of two large native planting sites will mark another major step toward restoring native biodiversity in the Selwyn region of the Canterbury Plains. In August, members of the Te Ara
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