Waitaha Canterbury can now be viewed in 3D thanks to new data from a ground-breaking aerial laser survey of the region. The entire coastline from Waiau-toa Clarence River to Waimate was captured
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/new-elevation-mapping-gives-fresh-insights-into-parts-of-waitahaWe are proud to display a copy of the 1998 Crown Apology to Ngāi Tahu, recently gifted to us by the 10 Papatipu Rūnanga of Waitaha/Canterbury, in our Council chamber. The Crown's Apology has special...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/gift-of-crown-apology-to-ngai-tahu-anchors-partnership-with-mana-whenuaAs summer approaches, many Canterbury farmers are preparing for crop residue burning – commonly called stubble burning. It’s an important part of arable farming, but it comes with responsibilities...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/check-its-all-right-before-you-light-plan-ahead-for-stubble-burningFaecal contamination and toxic algae (cyanobacteria) can occur at popular recreational swim sites throughout Waitaha Canterbury. The National Public Health Service issue health warnings for our region...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/health-warningsThe decision of the Hearing Commissioner on the application to take and use surface water and use land for farming at Hurunui Mouth Road, Domett, has been released. The decision is to grant
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2024/n-j-and-l-m-harris-and-harakeke-nominees-ltdThe Canterbury Regional Code of Practice for defences against water and drainage schemes sets rules for local authorities and network utility providers working on flood protection and drainage assets
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/flood-protection-and-community-resilience/permissions-to-work-near-flood-protection-assets/defences-against-water-code-of-practiceDuring the summer and early autumn, it becomes a lot easier to identify pest plants that can lay incognito for much of the year. From December through to April, many pest plants produce distinctive
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/its-the-season-to-report-pest-plantsWeed control is critical when it comes to keeping our communities safe from flood risks, and it also plays an important role in protecting biodiversity in our region’s precious land and waterways
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/protecting-waitaha-canterbury-rivers-from-invasive-weedsMe mahi tahi tātou Waitaha - our Canterbury region - is like no other and we are proud to call it home. We work with Papatipu Rūnanga, stakeholders and the wider community to manage the use
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/about/your-council/about-us/our-work/together-weKids and young adults took to the pavements of South Canterbury throughout the month of July as part of Timaru's Great Blue Fish Hunt. Nearly 30 blue fish were captured on camera and sent into us
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/elusive-blue-fish-caught-on-camera-by-timaru-kids