All subdivisions and developments producing domestic wastewater that are unable to connect to a reticulated wastewater system will require an onsite wastewater management system (OWMS
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/wastewater/information-for-developers-designers-and-installersThe Chair of Waitaha Canterbury’s regional council says the Council is taking every opportunity to advocate for the region, amidst significant reforms and changes being made by central government
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/stories/2025/canterburys-regional-council-moving-forward-in-the-face-of-changeA new charitable fund will help speed up the delivery of environmental projects in Waitaha Canterbury. "We have established the Green Philanthropy Fund to help support the innovators in Canterbury
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/council-supports-new-fund-for-canterbury-environmental-projectsReturn to key area of work Date: 30 August 2024 Reporting frequency: Annually Goal Farm Environment Plans (FEPs) audits show that Good Management Practice (GMP) are being achieved. Our measure
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/reporting/reporting-back/ensuring-compliance-with-the-regulatory-framework/farm-environment-plans-how-were-tracking... Working in partnership between government agencies and the rūnanga who have mana whenua over the land in water management and decision-making. Drinking water Progress towards meeting national...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/measuring-cwms-progress-2021... and responsibilities in the adjacent area. At its last meeting, the committee organised a discussion with the Department of Conservation (DOC), Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand (LINZ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2021/twizel-river-restoration-recommended... monitoring results As in the previous year, all of the lakes in Ōtūwharekai remain above their Trophic Level Index (TLI) limit, which means they are not meeting the outcomes for freshwater health...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/otuwharekai-ashburton-lakes-water-quality-results-reinforce-ongoing-need-for-action... sites have received significant work to reduce weedy infestations, with two sites already meeting the criteria for surveillance status — a maintenance phase only achieved when weed presence has been...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/waimakariri/partnership-safeguards-significant-braided-river-ecosystem-in-the-upper-waimakariri... steps for meeting these targets in an Action Plan for 2021-2024. The Christchurch West Melton Water Zone Committee Action Plan addresses environmental harm in three broad categories: he tangata...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/christchurch-west-melton/environmental-projects-see-funding-bump-for-christchurch-west-melton