Many areas in Waitaha Canterbury are flat, with poor-draining soils, making them prone to flooding from surface water and increased groundwater levels, especially during and after heavy rainfall. We
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/flood-protection-and-community-resilience/flood-protection-assets-and-activities/drain-maintenanceWith effect from 1 September 2023 Plan Change 2 is fully operative. Plan Change 7 became fully operative on 10 March 2025. Both changes are amendments to the Canterbury Land and Water
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2020/plan-change-7-and-plan-change-2-what-you-need-to-knowJust one conversation about what an Environment Canterbury restoration project was hoping to achieve was all it took for one landowner couple to voluntarily retire four hectares of productive farmland...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/hekeao-hinds-river-restorationFlooding can happen quickly and with little warning. Our flood warning text alert system gives residents an early heads-up when river levels start to rise, usually before Civil Defence emergency
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/natural-hazards/floods/flood-warning-text-alert-systemMetro customers in Greater Christchurch will soon have the option to board Metro buses and ferries using their debit or credit card when the first phase of Motu Move launches in November. The new
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/credit-and-debit-card-payments-coming-to-metro-buses-this-yearAs the weather warms up, we’re reminding everyone that illegal rubbish dumping harms the environment and leaves ratepayers footing the bill, and those caught can face hefty fines. Each summer, we
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/do-your-bit-to-stop-rubbish-dumping-at-rivers-and-beaches-this-summerThe Waipara River has undergone a transformative journey, enhancing flood protection and biodiversity. Find out more about this innovative climate-resilience project. The Waipara River has long been
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/waipara-river-restoration-brings-extensive-benefitsThe May 2021 Waitaha Canterbury flood was classified as a ‘one in 200-year' event, with some of the highest river flows we have ever recorded. It resulted in significant loss and damage to our...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/improved-resilience-for-river-flow-monitoring-systemsAcross the region, we manage flood protection and drainage assets valued at $850 million (2024) to help keep communities safe. To safeguard these assets, we have bylaws and rules in place to enable us...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/flood-protection-and-community-resilience/permissions-to-work-near-flood-protection-assetsUnderstand your property’s flood risk. Learn how to request a flood hazard assessment and get accurate flood information for your area. A significant portion of the Waitaha region is at risk
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/property-information/flood-hazard-assessments