Canterbury's regional parks offer endless possibilities when it comes to putting on events. There are over 250km of walking and mountain bike tracks along with large green spaces suitable for picnics
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/regional-parks/regional-parks-eventsWe are asking everyone in Canterbury to do their bit to make our waterways cleaner, healthier, and safer. You wouldn’t pour soapy suds, paint or petrol in the river, right? What about tipping in some...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/stormwater/protect-our-waterwaysWe often respond to reports of offensive or nuisance dust from community members who live and work around dust sources. We know that dust can create a real nuisance for those who live and work around
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/air-quality/dust-monitoringFour local individuals and groups were celebrated for their awesome environmental work at the 2024 Waimakariri Environmental Awards. The awards make up part of the Community Service Awards, hosted
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/waimakariri/local-eco-champions-honoured-at-waimakariri-environmental-awardsEnvironment Canterbury and Christchurch City Council will jointly hear applications from Road Metals Company Limited to expand their quarry into a new area adjacent to their existing quarry site
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/road-metals-company-ltdWeed infestations in the upper Rakitata Awa (Rangitata River) are being controlled and the environment for native braided river birds improved, thanks to collaboration between government agencies
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/creating-a-weed-free-rakitata-awa-to-foster-biodiversityAn abundance of flora and fauna treasures were found at a recent Bioblitz, helping to create a snapshot of the area’s biodiversity. Held at Muriwai o Whata Coopers Lagoon, the event enjoyed a strong...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/selwyn-waihora/big-turnout-for-bioblitz-at-muriwai-o-whataHigh numbers of consent applications in recent times and their increasingly complex nature created issues with processing many of them within statutory timeframes. Putting new procedures in place
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/good-progress-with-processing-consentsThe Rangiora Reach Masterplan was finalised in 2022. It aims to deliver a cohesive landscape plan for a section of the Rakahuri Ashley River. The masterplan will guide future development
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/braided-rivers/braided-river-revival/braided-river-strategies/rangiora-reach-masterplanA native wetland planting project supported by the Upper Waitaki Water Zone Committee is flourishing five years down the track thanks to careful maintenance and predator control carried out
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/otematata-wetland-plants-thrive-five-years-on