Canterbury has the largest road network of any region in New Zealand by far, and maintaining this network is important for the safety of all road users. While the vast length of our roadways means
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/transport/regional-transport-planning/transport-network-maintenanceThe decision of the Hearing Panel is to grant, with conditions, consent for the comprehensive discharge of stormwater within Christchurch City onto or into land, into water and into coastal
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2019/christchurch-city-council... We are transitioning from the name 'Templars Island' to the official spelling: 'Templers Island'. Along the south side of the Waimakariri River, Templers Island is a peaceful escape from city
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/regional-parks/waimakariri-river-regional-park/templars-islandWe manage an extensive database incorporating information on over 50,000 wells in Waitaha Canterbury. Our well search displays a summary of information that we have on a specified well or bore
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/data/well-searchThe special environment of South Canterbury’s Te Moana River was explored at a collaborative family-friendly event last weekend. Around 70 people came along to the Te Moana River Rally on Sunday...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/te-moana-river-rally-well-supportedNgā Whiwhinga Pūtea
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/annual-report/our-incomeWe’ve updated our Public Access to Recreation Map which shows you the access points for water-based recreation spots in our region as well as helpful information to plan your trip. We know lots...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/how-do-i-get-there-check-out-the-updated-public-access-to-recreation-mapOur wallaby programme leader, Brent Glentworth, recently spotted something much rarer and far more welcome than a wallaby on the loose—a matuku-hūrepo or Australasian Bittern. This native bird
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/secretive-bird-a-welcome-sign-in-waitarakaoThe country’s first lightweight electric double-decker officially joined Metro’s fleet on Monday 2 March 2026. Developed by global automotive innovator Geely and bus operator Kinetic, the bus is light...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/metro-welcomes-its-first-electric-double-decker-bus-the-lightest-in-the-country