Our resource consents newsletter provides the latest guidance on what to consider when applying for a resource consent and how to ensure your application has all the necessary information
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/sign-up-to-our-resource-consents-mailing-listWaimakariri has more than 6,500 lifestyle blocks covering nearly 8 per cent of the district — about 17,250ha and growing. Collectively, lifestyle blocks can have a significant impact on our
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/waimakariri/keep-your-lifestyle-block-tip-topThe busy warmer months are well on their way but a group of farmers in our water zone have already been flat out - working with Environment Canterbury to make changes to their Nutrient Discharge
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/quick-action-on-water-quality-issue-for-ahuriri-consentsWe have welcomed a significant $21.5M co-funding investment from the Government to accelerate Waitaha Canterbury's flood resilience efforts. The announcement, made by Minister Shane Jones today
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/welcoming-major-government-investment-in-regions-flood-resilienceKirikōhatu is a family-friendly, accessible section of the Waimakariri River Regional Park. It offers easy walking tracks, river views and picnic spaces, making it a great spot for a short walk
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/regional-parks/waimakariri-river-regional-park/kirikohatuCommissioner McGarry has granted the application subject to conditions for the Marwin Land Limited to take and use water groundwater for irrigation of crops and pasture for grazing stock at Hackthorne...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2011/marwin-land-limitedBurnham 2020 Ltd applied to Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) and Selwyn District Council for resource consents to establish and operate an aggregate quarry at the junction
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2025/burnham-2020-limitedMarine pests pose a serious risk to the coastal waters of Waitaha Canterbury. They spread rapidly, outcompete native species, alter marine habitats, and can harm mahinga kai, recreation, and marine
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biosecurity/preventing-the-spread-of-pests/marine-pestsPhoto credit: Peter Langlands - Wild Capture The Australasian bittern/matuku-hūrepo is one of our most fascinating birds, and unfortunately, one of our most endangered. It’s estimated
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/backing-the-bittern-the-bird-on-the-brinkOne of the ten Canterbury Water Management Strategy target areas is environmental limits. This includes flow and allocation limits for water quantity and catchment load limits for water quality. Zone
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