Stunning lakes, blue skies, and… thousands of visitors! With summer tourism set to boom in Mackenzie and Waitaki, Love Our Lakes is back to remind holidaymakers that we’re all responsible for taking...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/love-our-lakes-protecting-mackenzie-and-waitaki-waterways-as-visitor-numbers-set-to-climbCouncil has formally approved a future-focused and ambitious plan for the region’s transport network. The Canterbury Regional Land Transport Plan sets the vision and priorities for land transport
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/canterbury-transport-plan-signals-increased-investment-neededRecently, we've been spotting chemically-treated pallets and other treated timber in burn piles on properties across Waitaha/Canterbury. Burning chemically-treated timber, painted wood, MDF, plywood
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/treated-wood-if-in-doubt-leave-it-out-of-the-burn-pileFlooding 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-systemFeature image: This photo, taken on 26 March 2021, shows discharge from Alliance Smithfield meat plant entering the marine environment off the coast of Waitarakao Washdyke Lagoon. Alliance
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/meatworks-sentenced-to-pay-57000-for-discharge-to-land-and-marine-area... and quantity, as well as biodiversity and tāngata whenua values in the zone. Since 2016, public meetings have been held throughout the region to discuss water management priorities. The feedback from...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/orari-temuka-opihi-pareora-water-zone/orari-temuka-opihi-pareora-water-zone-committee/zone-committee-recommendationsThe decision on the hearing of CRC132458, CRC142438 and CRC144606 has now been released. Commissioners P Rogers and E Christmas have partially granted consent in an amended form to take, divert
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2014/ngai-tahu-forest-estates-limitedThe Rakaia River is one of New Zealand's largest braided rivers, and an outstanding feature of the Waitaha/Canterbury landscape. It is a vital habitat for indigenous birds and aquatic species
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/water-conservation-orders/rakaia-riverWe’ve partnered with Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki Lincoln University to enhance research collaboration for the benefit of Waitaha/Canterbury. This partnership focuses on addressing key challenges
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/partnering-with-lincoln-university-for-a-sustainable-waitahaChilean needle grass has been found near Kākakaiau Robinsons Bay — the first known site on Banks Peninsula. Our biosecurity team acted quickly, but we need your help. Join a free info session
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/banks-peninsula/robinsons-bay-locals-encouraged-to-protect-peninsula-from-chilean-needle-grass