We regularly respond to reports from the community of offensive smells in the Waitaha/Canterbury area. We know that smells can create a real nuisance for those who live and work around smell sources
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/air-quality/odour-monitoringThe Lower Waitaki South Coastal Canterbury water zone features a network of spring-fed streams, coastal lagoons, complex groundwater flows, and includes part of the large alpine Waitaki River
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/lower-waitaki-water-zoneThe Waimakariri water zone lies north of the Waimakariri River and extends from Pegasus Bay in the east to the Puketeraki Range in the west. Both the Waimakariri River and the Ashley River/Rakahuri
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/waimakariri-water-zoneJudicial review allows parties to challenge some of our decisions in Court. By doing so, they are seeking to ensure these decisions are lawful, fair, and made according to proper process. To learn
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/judicial-reviewsThe decision on the hearing of the above resource consents has been released. Commissioner Dr. Greg Ryder has granted consent for CRC160457 and declined consent for CRC160456 and CRC160458, to extend
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2016/pegasus-bay-marine-farm-limited-ngai-tahu-seafood-resources-limited-and-koukourarata-development-company-limitedTerrestrial biodiversity refers to the variety of lifeforms that exist in a particular place. It includes genetic, species and ecosystem diversity and all the interactions between them. Here
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/biodiversity/terrestrial-biodiversityIt’s not just the frequency that’s increased on Metro’s Route 7 Halswell to Queenspark service, but also now the patronage. In April the route switched to running every 10 minutes from 5.30am...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/route-7-frequency-increase-causing-increase-in-patronage-tooCanterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury), along with other public transport authorities, has received information from NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) about increasing the private
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/environment-canterbury-working-with-nzta-over-increase-of-private-revenue-share-request-for-public-transportOur effort to reinstate mana whenua voting rights has passed a significant milestone with the local Bill having its first reading in Parliament. The Canterbury Regional Council (Ngāi ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2021/ngai-tahu-representation-bill-passes-first-readingWaitaha Canterbury has substantial water resources. They include surface waterbodies, groundwater systems, and an extensive coastal marine area. Water quantity refers to the hydrological system
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/water-story