We often get asked how we do compliance and why it’s important. This page explains how we monitor compliance with resource consents and handle cases of non-compliance. A resource consent
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/whats-the-story-with-complianceCentral government is advancing major reforms that will reshape local government and how we manage land, water, air, and the wider environment in Aotearoa New Zealand. We support changes
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/our-response-to-central-government-reformsAs winter approaches, a bit of planning can pay off, for a warmer home, lower heating costs, and cleaner air for Canterbury once the cold sets in. When the cold sets in, firewood sells out quickly
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/beat-the-winter-rush-get-your-home-warm-and-ready-nowA mini road system in McLeans Forest will allow children to learn the road rules on their cycles. Our parks and forests team is pleased to announce the completion of a mini road system
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/new-park-feature-helps-children-pedal-their-way-to-road-safety-successWe're working on a revised plan for our region’s public transport network, and want the community to have their say. The refreshed plan (PDF file, 9.17MB) contains a proposed new vision for public
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/consulting-on-a-ten-year-plan-for-public-transport-in-canterburyCanterbury produces around 57 percent of the South Island's GDP, so it's important that we have a resilient and reliable freight network. The region is a major hub of production and manufacturing
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/transport/regional-transport-planning/freightThis year’s annual community hui on biodiversity and weed control on the Waiau Toa/Clarence River marks a decade of continued whanaungatanga (collaboration) and weed management progress. Since 2014
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/kaikoura/clarence-weed-control-10-years-onA Red Warning is in place for Christchurch and the Canterbury Plains from 9am to 4pm today (Thursday 23 October). Expect severe gale northwesterlies with damaging gusts up to 140 km/h in exposed areas...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/state-of-local-emergency-declared-for-the-canterbury-regionAffordable housing is important for people's wellbeing. High housing costs relative to income are often associated with severe financial difficulty and can leave households with insufficient income
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/urban-development/canterbury-housing-affordability... A structured programme is in place with clear targets, and tangible progress has been made in identifying, developing and restoring wāhi taonga for mahinga kai. However, challenges to meeting earlier...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/measuring-cwms-progress/kaitiakitanga