We investigate one of the world’s few, unique braided rivers, and uncover the stories of some of the people connected to this essential waterway, and those working to restore its ecosystems. Read more...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/ashburton/the-hakatereashburton-river-reviving-a-lifeforceWe are taking an integrated approach to resource management and developing a single planning framework for Waitaha/Canterbury. Here is what we know about the resource management issues
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-knowPlanning a trip to one of Canterbury's rivers, lakes or coastal areas? Find out where the access points are and what you can expect when you get there. Our interactive recreational access map can help...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/public-access-to-recreation-sitesNine innovative environmental initiatives, including four wetlands, will be supported at the recommendation of the Waimakariri Water Zone Committee for the 2023/2024 financial year.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/wetlands-the-focus-for-new-waimakariri-fundingThe decision was to grant consent, subject to conditions, for discharge and coastal permits for the proposed construction of a reclamation and a piled wharf to be undertaken in two stages in Te
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2017/lyttelton-port-company-te-awaparahi-bay-reclamation-projectRecent media coverage has suggested large parts of Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour – and almost a third of Waitaha Canterbury’s monitored swimming spots – are unsafe for swimming following recent
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/swimming-after-rain-what-our-new-water-quality-model-really-shows... Government Act 2002, they do not have Councillor decision-making powers to vote at Council meetings. Within Canterbury there is only one iwi with mana whenua throughout the region and, because...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/ngai-tahu-appointees-set-to-join-council-after-law-change-approvedG & G Coats has applied for resource consent to take and use water from the Lower Waiau River. Current status: A request for further information has been made and a hearing will be held after
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/g-and-g-coats-limitedThe decision on the hearing of CRC082988 has now been released. Commissioners S McGarry and C Shearer granted consent to Hurunui District Council to discharge contaminants into water and onto land
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2013/hurunui-district-council-amberley-stormwaterThe decision of the Hearing Commissioner on the application to discharge factory processing wastewater, vehicle wash and stormwater to land and associated discharge to air at 125 Fairton Road
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2024/talleys-limted