The decision of Environment Canterbury and Mackenzie District Council was to grant consent, subject to conditions, to use land for the upgrade of the Twizel Wastewater Treatment Plant
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2018/mackenzie-district-councilThe decision on the applications to excavate gravel and discharge dust to air in the Mason River has been released. The decision is to grant the applications with conditions.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2024/southern-screenworks-limited-3The decision on the applications to excavate gravel and discharge dust to air in the Leader River has been released. The decison is to grant the applications with conditions,
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2024/southern-screenworks-limited-2We run extensive control operations for karoro (southern black-backed gull) on braided rivers to safeguard endangered bird species and prevent E. coli contamination in popular swimming spots.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/braided-rivers/braided-river-threats/southern-black-backed-gullkaroro-controlLearn 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-sightingAs a farmer, landowner, or forestry operator, you need to ensure the environmental effects of your activities are appropriately managed and notify us before you carry out certain activities.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-practices/commercial-forestryFlooding is Aotearoa New Zealand’s number one hazard and an issue many Canterbury communities live with, particularly those located on floodplains or alongside river systems. Canterbury Regional
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/whats-the-story-with-flood-protection-in-banks-peninsulaWhen 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