Clean air is vital for supporting a healthy population and environment. The Waitaha/Canterbury region enjoys good air quality in most places at most times of the year. Clean air and low levels of air
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/airWaitaha Canterbury comprises the largest land area by region in Aotearoa New Zealand. It spans 44,508 km² from Kēkerengū in the north to the Waitaki River Catchment in the south. West to east
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/regional-overviewA major restoration project at Te Kopi-O-Te Ōpihi/Burkes Pass is making great progress, following the clearing of willows and planting of natives. The work, supported by the Ōrāri Temuka Ōpihi Pareora...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/restoration-project-at-te-kopi-o-te-opihiburkes-pass-takes-shapeThe joint decision of Environment Canterbury and Waimakariri District Council was to grant, subn conditions, for Area A only south of Neeves Road, Kaiapoi; a land use to place landfill material
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2018/clemence-drilling-contractors-limitedThe decision on the applications to establish and operatea water treatment plant and take surface water for a community drinking supply at Okains Bay, has been released. The decision is to grant
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2025/christchurch-city-councilConsents from Environment Canterbury and the Mackenzie District Council are now in place for Simons Pass Station to begin irrigating a portion of its land on either side of State Highway 8
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2018/simons-pass-consents-lead-to-stricter-environmental-controls-in-the-mackenzieThe trial of Route 87 Southbridge to Lincoln will end on 27 June, due to low patronage. Those who use the service will need to begin planning alternative methods of transport. "We know
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/metro-route-87-southbridge-to-lincoln-trial-to-endThe streets of Greater Christchurch are a little quieter, and a lot greener, with 16 new electric buses rolling out onto our roads from this week. The new vehicles join a further 28 electric vehicles
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/driving-real-change-20-of-metros-bus-fleet-now-zero-emissionWhile its name sounds exciting and enticing, African love grass is anything but. It’s a fast-spreading pest plant that could threaten farms across Waitaha Canterbury. Learn how to spot it and stop
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/african-love-grass-theres-nothing-romantic-about-itThe Commissioner granted resource consent to excavate gravel, sand and other material from the bed of the Ashley River; to deposit gravel, sand and other natural material in the bed; and to disturb
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2010/taggart-earthmoving-limited