Learn about the steps involved in processing your application from accepting your application for processing, then granting or refusing to grant your application, to setting conditions and advice
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/building-consent-for-large-dams/application-processTo control wallabies and stop them spreading, we need to know where they are. This is where we need your help - your reports are critical to stopping their spread.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biosecurity/national-programmes/wallaby-control/report-a-wallaby-sightingThe decision on the application to discharge stormwater into land and water from the Geraldine Township Stormwater Management Area, Geradine, has been released. The decision is to grant
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2024/timaru-district-councilThe decision on the application to take and use groundwater for irrigation at 828 Ram Paddock Road, Amberley, has been released. The decison is to grant the application with conditions.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2025/claremont-farms-limitedHe puna wai, he puna tāngata. The pool of water sustains the pool of people. We help ensure that we have enough clean, fresh water today and in the future.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/waterThe Lower Waitaki South Coastal Canterbury zone is comprised of a number of significant areas of biodiversity interest including the Wainono Lagoon, the Lower Waitaki River and the Hakataramea Valley
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/nature-in-your-area/lower-waitaki-south-coastal-canterbury-zone-biodiversityWe want to hear from you. On this page you will find some ways to engage with us including attending Council meetings and having your say on the latest consultation.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/about/your-council/engage-with-usClimate change will result in warmer temperatures, more hot days (≥25°C), fewer frosts (≤0°C), changes in rainfall patterns, more extreme weather events and a rise in sea level.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/climate-change/climate-change-projectionsWhen using water together with potentially hazardous substances, there is the potential that a loss of pressure could lead to backflow, causing contaminants to enter the water source.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/irrigation/backflow-preventionA company has been fined $120,000 after discharging a chemical that entered a Mt Somers water race killing hundreds of fish. Harrison Spraying Services Limited pleaded guilty in Court to discharging
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2021/hefty-fine-for-contamination-of-mt-somers-waterway