A remote inland wetland near the Kakahu River will get a boost for additional native plants thanks to support from the Ōrāri Temuka Ōpihi Pareora (OTOP) Water Zone Committee. The Robinson Kakahu
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/robinson-kakahu-wetland-gets-funding-boost-for-plantingWaitaha 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-storyThe joint decision on the applications to Environment Canterbury and Christchurch City Council for the construction of erosion and indundation protection structures from South New Brighton Park
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2026/christchurch-city-councilClimate change is a driver and factor in many of the environmental issues we face. It exacerbates hazards, such as extreme weather events, and puts stress on communities and ecosystems. The risks
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/climate-change/climate-change-risksForestry has a role to play in reducing net greenhouse gas emissions in Waitaha/Canterbury. Planting trees helps remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere by sequestering carbon. Trees sequester
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/climate-change/forestrys-role-in-offsetting-emissionsAs our urban areas grow, we are planning for better, more consistent public transport. Improved reliability, increased frequencies, and more extensive coverage. This will provide opportunities
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/transport/public-transport-services/transforming-public-transportEnvironment Canterbury and Selwyn District Council have granted consent applications for the stage two construction and operation of a milk powder plant, associated infrastructure, and associated
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2012/fonterra-co-operative-group-ltdThe decision of the Hearing Commissioner is to grant, with conditions, consent to occupy the coastal marine area wth structures, disturb the seabed, and deposit marine debris (shell and organic matter...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2019/pigeon-bay-aquaculture-limitedToxic algae (also called cyanobacteria) are a naturally occurring algae with the potential to bloom, producing toxins that can harm or even kill dogs, people and other animals. When conditions
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