Canterbury is one of the fastest-growing areas in the country, with several of our districts leading population growth in New Zealand. Selwyn District is the second-fastest-growing territorial
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/transport/regional-transport-planning/population-growth... the three-year biodiversity project at its most recent meeting on July 19 in Twizel to protect the braided rivers, wetlands and dryland ecosystems in this unique area. The large-scale project came about...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/major-weed-control-project-in-dobson-and-hopkins-valleys-gets-go-aheadWe worked with Hurunui District Council to manage a tyre stockpile at 122 Racecourse Road, Amberley, where a large fire broke out on 29 January 2021. Information updates for the community are below
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2018/amberley-tyre-fire-clean-up-progressA new chapter in managing Waitaha Canterbury’s freshwater and land management is now underway with a transition from water zone committees to local leadership groups throughout the region. Since 2009...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/local-leadership-groupsRubbish pits can present significant environmental risks if not properly located, constructed, or managed. This guidance outlines best practices for design, permitted use, and regulatory requirements
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-practices/managing-your-rubbish-pitAn overview of the water quality of the lakes and rivers in the Upper Waitaki catchment was presented to the Upper Waitaki Water Zone Committee at its October 2020 meeting. The annual water quality...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/water-quality-of-lakes-and-rivers-of-upper-waitaki-highlightedIt was a chamber of debate and deliberation on Wednesday when councillors gathered for the March Council meeting. From responding to community feedback on public transport needs, to funding
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/march-council-meeting-highlights-aranui-bus-trial-total-mobility-changes-and-scar-fundingOur first Climate Action Plan was approved by the Council during a meeting on Wednesday 25 September. The plan outlines the regional council’s current and future response to climate change. You can...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/council-commits-to-holistic-climate-actionDiscover the outcomes of the 2025, 2022, and 2019 Environment Canterbury elections, including final results, Ngāi Tahu representation, election expenses, and the pre-election report.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/about/your-council/local-elections/previous-election-results