Brothers Andrew and Bill Sutherland have completed 2260 metres of stock proof fencing to protect biodiversity values on the mixed sheep and beef farm they own with their wives Kate and Deidre
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/funding-for-benmore-station-project-helps-protect-biodiversity-valuesWaitaha/Canterbury has a diverse range of environments with unique biodiversity, including the Kā Tiritiri-o-te-moana/Southern Alps, foothills, plains, braided rivers, wetlands, coastal lagoons
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/biodiversitySince the 1970s land-use intensification has increased pressure on rivers and aquifers. Communities have become increasingly concerned about water quality and the cultural health of waterways
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/canterburys-approach-to-water-management/new-beginningsLand and water form a complex, interconnected environment which must be sustainably managed in a holistic way (ki uta ki tai, from the mountains to the sea) to provide for the many values supported
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/water-story/ki-uta-ki-tai-mountains-to-the-sea-management-of-waterMotor vehicles are permitted within most of our regional park areas and we welcome you to explore, subject to a few rules. All vehicle access is subject to normal road rules and vehicle regulations
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/regional-parks/motor-vehicle-access-guidelinesThe last 10 resource consent applications for essential repairs and improvements on State Highway 1 and the Main North Line near Kaikōura have been granted. The consents, which address safety
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/new-zealand-transport-agency-and-kiwirail-holdings-2The decision of Environment Canterbury and Selwyn District Council in regard to the applications for the extension of an existing quarry operation (Wheatsheaf Quarry) located at 50 Selwyn Road and 706...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2022/fletcher-concrete-and-infrastructure-limited-winstone-aggregates-divisionThe decision of the Hearing Commissioner on the application to take and use water for irrigation of farmland at Duncans Road, Ashburton, has been released. The decision is to decline the application. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2024/mr-a-b-and-mrs-l-a-fordKeep up to date with the resource consent applications from Christchurch City Council (CCC) for the Southshore and South New Brighton Estuary Edge Project. Current status: We have made a decision
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/christchurch-city-council-southshore-and-south-new-brightonEnvironment Canterbury has set targets for swimmable lakes and rivers. The Canterbury targets are for 92 percent of rivers and 81 percent of lakes being swimmable by 2030. Currently, 86 percent
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2018/environment-canterbury-sets-swimmable-lakes-and-rivers-targets