Mr D D and Mrs D M Galletly have applied to take and use water at the corner of River Road, Lyndon Road and Hossack Downs Road, Emu Plain, Waiau. Current status: The decision of the Hearing
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/mr-d-d-and-mrs-dm-galletlyAn unprecedented blitz on ‘nurdles’ in Christchurch has seen at least 13 plastics businesses improve their stormwater protection measures. Nurdles are small beads of waste plastic. They travel down...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/christchurch-west-melton/blitzing-nurdles-and-other-microplastic-foesRecreation and conservation groups have been working together to protect the area around the Hakatere/Ashburton Rivermouth. Read on to find out how they are helping to protect some of the region's
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2020/protection-and-planting-improves-wildlife-hotspotThe Canterbury Land and Water Regional Plan aims to provide clear direction on how land and water are to be managed in the region. Keep up to date with Plan changes and access background documents
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/canterbury-land-and-water-regional-planLooking for a way to reduce the risk of nitrogen (N) leaching and make the most of the valuable nutrients left behind after winter forage crop grazing? A catch crop could be the answer. The role
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/catch-crops-a-powerful-tool-for-reducing-nitrogen-leachingScientific evidence tells us that inefficient wood burners and sub-optimal wood burner operations contribute significantly to poor wintertime air quality in Canterbury. That’s why we encourage the use...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/air-quality/home-heatingA small but dedicated group of community volunteers has secured funding to remove pest willows from the Kurow Wetlands, as part of a wider wetland restoration project in the Waitaki River catchment
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/small-community-restorating-kurow-wetlandCovering approximately 164,000 hectares, Waitaha Canterbury has more braided rivers than any other region in New Zealand. There are seven alpine braided rivers that contribute 88 per cent of the flow
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/braided-rivers/canterburys-braided-riversFind out what it could mean for your family if your land has been identified as having previous hazardous uses. Key information Is my health likely to be affected? Just because your land is included
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/hazardous-land-use/effects-on-health