There are Land Improvement Agreements in place for some land titles in the Canterbury region, which relate to soil and water conservation, erosion control, firebreaks, sediment control and berm
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/property-information/land-improvement-agreementsThe Canterbury Regional Transport Committee would like to thank all those who made submissions on the draft Canterbury Regional Land Transport Plan 2024–34 (RLTP) . The consultation is now closed, go...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/call-for-submissions-on-proposed-investment-in-canterburys-transport-systemOrari River Protection Group (ORPG) from Geraldine were proud recipients of the Waitaha Action to Impact Fund in 2021. The group, which received $6,500 last year (and will receive the same
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/recipients-of-community-fund-sing-its-praisesCanterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) has issued Christchurch City Council (CCC) with an abatement notice following a recent series of unconsented sewage discharges around Whakaraupō
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/canterbury-regional-council-demands-answers-on-repeated-harbour-sewage-failuresBefore heading to your favourite Canterbury rivers or lakes this summer, check the weather forecasts and river conditions, especially for rainfall in the Southern Alps. Hot, dry nor-west winds often
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/summer-safety-alert-beware-of-rising-river-levels-and-unpredictable-weatherHow often a flood occurs reflects its size. Small floods happen frequently, and large floods happen infrequently. Understanding flood frequencies is important for predicting and preparing for flooding...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/natural-hazards/floods/flood-frequencyTo bus or not to bus? That’s the question we’re asking our community. We want your feedback to help shape the future of Metro bus and ferry services across Christchurch, Selwyn and Waimakariri. Your...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/have-your-say-on-the-future-of-public-transportIn its inaugural year, the Waitaha Action to Impact Fund is proud to support 20 community groups across Waitaha to the tune of $215,000. In fact, a total of 46 applications were received for our fund
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/community-groups-get-funding-to-better-our-environmentWe all want to live in thriving communities with good access to amenities and services. As the populations in our urban areas continue to grow and change, making sure they continue to function
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/urban-development/regional-challengesJust a 15-minute drive from Christchurch, McLeans Forest has three mountain bike loops totalling 17 kilometres along with a pump track and a skills loop catering for cyclists of all ages and abilities...
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