Coastal hazards can cause damage and destruction in estuaries, river mouths and to our coastline as well as to assets and communities in Waitaha Canterbury. Here are the current issues faced
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/natural-hazards/coastal-hazardsWe are working with Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura to regenerate sections of the Hurunui River berm, improving flood protection and climate change resilience, and supporting the regeneration of habitat
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/hurunui-regeneration-project-reconnects-mana-whenuaWilding pines, or wilding conifers, are the wrong trees in the wrong place. More than a quarter of Aotearoa New Zealand is at risk of being smothered by these invasive pests, which affect ancient
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biosecurity/national-programmes/wilding-pine-programmeLearn how stopbanks are protected under the Flood Protection and Drainage Bylaw, and what activities are regulated to ensure their long-term effectiveness, so they can continue keeping people
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/flood-protection-and-community-resilience/flood-protection-assets-and-activities/stopbanksThis section discusses the topics of soil; hazardous substances and land contamination; and waste minimisation and management. Here we look at the land issues facing Waitaha/Canterbury that inform our...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/landThe decision of the joint hearing of resource consent CRC153916 , CRC153917 and RMA92027872 has now been released. The commissioners have granted consent to establish and operate a gravel quarry
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2016/frews-quarries-limitedAt one extremity of the Selwyn Waihora zone is the culturally and ecologically significant Te Waihora Lake Ellesmere, and at the other is the striking limestone karst and rugged peaks of Arthur's Pass...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/nature-in-your-area/selwyn-waihora-zone-biodiversityPhoto credit: Sam Barrow A mountain of mahi has helped transform 500 hectares of land that was bought with the help of crowdfunding, into a public conservation park. Between October 2020 and May...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/banks-peninsula/first-signs-of-forest-regeneration-on-crowd-funded-landBoneseed like many other invasive weeds was first introduced into Aotearoa/New Zealand from South Africa as an ornamental species. Its bright yellow flowers and bushy foliage made it a popular choice
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/beat-boneseed-in-your-backyardEnvironment Canterbury has decided it will not seek leave to appeal the recent decision of the Court of Appeal on its grant of consents for Cloud Ocean Water Limited and Rapaki Natural
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/environment-canterbury-wont-appeal-water-bottling-decision