Timaru’s MyWay by Metro service will soon be 100% electric, with the introduction of ten new electric vehicles. What this means for you: quieter, zero-emission journeys, improved accessibility
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/timaru-myway-by-metro-to-go-fully-electricEach of Waitaha/Canterbury’s water zone committees has an action plan which outlines how they will work with the community to deliver their aspirations for freshwater as outlined in the Canterbury
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/lower-waitaki-water-zone/lower-waitaki-south-coastal-canterbury-water-zone-committee-action-plan-2021-2024Each of Waitaha/Canterbury’s water zone committees has an action plan which outlines how they will work with the community to deliver their aspirations for freshwater as outlined in the Canterbury
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-action-plan-2021-2024You may have noticed in the news that there’s been increased interest in dairy conversions or intensification of existing dairy farms in parts of Waitaha Canterbury, and wondered, what's the story
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/dairy-conversions-whats-the-storyA round of surprise visits to ensure businesses are preventing ‘plastics pollution’ has seen some pleasing results. Our staff recently arrived unannounced at 15 Christchurch sites where plastic
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/christchurch-west-melton/operation-nurdle-clamping-down-on-problem-plasticsEnvironment Canterbury has decided it will not seek leave to appeal the recent decision of the Court of Appeal on its grant of consents for Cloud Ocean Water Limited and Rapaki Natural
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/environment-canterbury-wont-appeal-water-bottling-decisionCommissioners McGarry and Ellison granted resource consent to discharge treated wastewater to Lyttelton Harbour at or about map reference NZMS 260 M36: 873-314, to store human sewage effluent
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2010/ccc-banks-peninsulaThe 2021 Canterbury floods highlighted the need for more investment in river resilience around the Waikirikiri Selwyn River, and a broader catchment-wide approach. Help us shape future work plans
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/flood-protection-and-community-resilience/building-flood-resilient-communities/river-projects/selwyn-district-river-resilience-workAll actions in this strategy should contribute to improved quality of life and economic prosperity in Canterbury. This set of goals measures the combined effects of many of the other target areas
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/measuring-cwms-progress-2021/indicators-of-regional-and-national-economies-2021The Christchurch and Banks Peninsula Biodiversity Fund helps landowners, rūnanga, and community groups deliver practical projects that protect and restore the unique biodiversity of Ōtautahi
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/community-funding/christchurch-and-banks-peninsula-biodiversity-fund