We 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-challengesTaking action together to shape a thriving and resilient Waitaha Canterbury, now and for future generations | Toitū te marae o Tāne, toitū te marae o Tangaroa, toitū te iwi. Our Council has identified...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/about/your-council/about-us/our-work/outcomes-for-waitahacanterburyHow 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-frequencyA big leap has been made to end the practice of dumping and illegally stockpiling end-of-life tyres, thanks to Tyrewise, a regulated product stewardship scheme that ensures tyres are recycled across
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/recycling-to-kerb-tyre-dumping-in-kaikouraMaking sure your bore is in good working order and protected from contaminants is crucial to protecting your family and those living on your property from sickness. A study published in April 2025
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/have-you-checked-your-bore-latelyJust 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...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/regional-parks/waimakariri-river-regional-park/mcleans-forestOur new Land Management Advisor - Christchurch West Melton, Carys Marulli de Barletta, is trialling a fresh approach in the Port Hills by planting an exotic grass species to prevent erosion
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/new-talent-trials-novel-tool-to-control-sedimentAn ongoing restoration project is underway at Te Rauakaaka, near the mouth of the Waimakariri River, to enhance wetland and coastal ecosystems, boost biodiversity, and create vital habitat
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/wetland-restoration-work-protects-critically-endangered-birdEarlier this year dry conditions and low flow resulted in the loss of aquatic life in Ashburton's Greenstreet irrigation channel and creek. Keep up-to-date with what’s being planned for this summer
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/ashburton/whats-the-story-about-greenstreet-creekBoaties are being urged to check and clean their hulls to help stop the spread of the marine pest Mediterranean fanworm after it was recently detected in new sites within Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/marine-pest-mediterranean-fanworm-found-outside-inner-lyttelton-harbour