Recent media coverage about our consents processing may have caused a bit of confusion about how we’re actually tracking in this space.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/stories/2024/from-our-acting-chair-setting-the-record-straight-on... in their rates. Recognising the impact of COVID on the region Deputy Chair Peter Scott chaired the Council meeting and noted the need to recognise the impact of COVID-19 on the region, as a great deal has...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2020/council-rates-balance-covid-recovery-and-environment-priorities... meeting earlier. "This is an exciting step forward for our four-legged friends," he said. "I think it’s really important that we look at allowing pets, and specifically dogs, on our buses...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/pets-on-buses-up-for-public-discussionKuaka (godwits) are due to depart Canterbury for world’s longest migration, 11,000km non-stop. Will we be ready with a healthy habitat for them to return to? Over 1,500 kuaka (bar-tailed godwits
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/godwits-to-depart-canterbury-for-worlds-longest-migration... allowing access to recreational activities. A second, modified plan was created after consultation with individuals and groups that objected to aspects of the first plan. A meeting was held with key...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/ashburton-water-zone/action-on-the-ground/protecting-the-hakatere-ashburton-river-mouthCollectively, lifestyle blocks can have a significant impact on our environment as they typically have more people and infrastructure on a smaller land area, and are concentrated in areas where
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/lifestyle-blocksThese case studies show how wilding pines are being controlled across Waitaha Canterbury in different landscapes and situations. They highlight real examples of control methods in action, what worked
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biosecurity/national-programmes/wilding-pine-programme/wilding-pine-control-in-action-case-studies