The South Island is a large area with a dispersed population and challenging terrain. This creates a number of transport challenges.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/transport/regional-transport-planning/south-island-transport-challengesNoise can impact our enjoyment within Greater Christchurch and it is important to ensure any nuisance noise effects are well managed.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2021/council-reviews-airport-noise-contoursThe National Wilding Conifer Control Programme was established in 2016 to ensure a collaborative, coordinated and effective approach to national wilding management.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/canterbury-wilding-pine-control-updateAll of us have a part to play when it comes to protecting our braided rivers and the fragile habitats within them.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/braided-rivers/how-can-i-protect-braided-riversThis decision concerns applications by four existing irrigators in the Waipara catchment to take and use water for irrigation purposes (primarily of vineyards).
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2010/mr-t-m-and-mrs-s-e-porter-mr-b-chapman-and-fiddlers-green-wines-ltd-and-xenophon-ltdResidents in Aranui will soon get better access to public transport, with Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) introducing a new 12-month trial bus service later this year. The Aranui
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/where-should-our-new-aranui-trial-service-go-to-eastgate-mall-or-the-palms-shopping-centreYou would have recently been hearing our appeal for feedback on our 10-year work plan and budget, known as the Long-Term Plan.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/stories/2024/from-our-chairLow water availability has wide-reaching repercussions. What are some of the key areas this might affect and how might this look if current conditions persist?
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/what-to-expect-when-canterbury-is-dryFarmers and rural professionals in the Mackenzie Basin came together to talk through strategies for dealing with the challenges of extreme weather in Ōmarama in April.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/farmer-workshop-in-omarama-focuses-on-coping-with-dry-autumn-conditionsNesting is underway for some of Canterbury’s special braided river birds and people can do their bit for nature by helping to keep them safe.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/help-protect-canterburys-braided-river-birds-this-spring