Director of Science Dr Tim Davie responds to recent Greenpeace nitrate testing in the Ashburton district. The well-known issue of elevated nitrate concentrations is a key driver for change
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/response-to-recent-greenpeace-nitrate-testing-in-ashburtonAt Environment Canterbury, we can advise you about identifying if your land has previously been used for hazardous activities and industries. The use, storage or disposal of hazardous substances can
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/hazardous-land-use/potentially-contaminated-landFeedback on our draft Annual Plan 2023/24 closes in just a few short weeks, and time is running out to have your say. We want to know if you think we're on the right track or where we could make
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/last-chance-to-have-your-say-on-our-annual-plan-23Fish in the lower reaches of the Hekeao/Hinds River will find a slightly more interesting environment in the coming months. A cluster of huge boulders have been installed in the riverbed near
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/ashburton/a-rocky-ride-for-freshwater-speciesThe Whakaora Te Waikēkēwai constructed wetland project, Te Repo o Papatahora, celebrates a key milestone as ground is broken this month. Te Taumutu Rūnanga invited whānau, Whakaora Te Waikēkēwai...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/ground-to-be-broken-on-te-repo-o-papatahora-wetland-projectBurnham 2020 Ltd has applied to Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) and Selwyn District Council for resource consents to establish and operate an aggregate quarry at the junction
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/burnham-2020-ltdThe joint decision of Environment Canterbury and Christchurch City Council was to grant consent, with conditions, for the discharge of dust to air; and use land for quarrying activity and aggregates
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2018/road-metals-company-limitedWe regularly make submissions on government policy and legislative proposals. Submissions are an opportunity to help shape government proposals that impact on the Canterbury region and on the Council
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/about/your-council/about-us/our-submissionsIf you are heading to the Waitaki and Mackenzie lakes over summer to enjoy a classic kiwi holiday experience then check you’re doing all you can to respect the environment during your trip. Simple
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/upper-waitaki-water-zone/love-our-lakesA remote inland wetland near the Kakahu River will get a boost for additional native plants thanks to support from the Ōrāri Temuka Ōpihi Pareora (OTOP) Water Zone Committee. The Robinson Kakahu
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/robinson-kakahu-wetland-gets-funding-boost-for-planting