Newly elected Chair, Bruce Murphy Tēnā koutou, my name is Bruce Murphy, and I’m pleased to be the recently elected Chair of the Lower Waitaki South Coastal Canterbury Water Zone Committee. Let me...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/lower-waitaki/new-lower-waitaki-chair-keen-to-continue-good-workThe Canterbury Land and Water Regional Plan and Plan Change 7 are now fully operative from 10 March 2025, improving freshwater protection, nutrient management, and forestry rules and ensuring clearer...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/plan-change-7-now-fully-operativeWe stand at a critical juncture for local government in New Zealand. Significant resource management, water, housing and infrastructure reforms are coming our way, and with the change in national
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/stories/2025/from-our-deputy-chair-regional-council-resolute-in-face-of-changeWhen managed well, animal effluent is a valuable resource that can increase the productivity of your pasture and reduce your fertiliser costs. Mismanagement of effluent, however, can have serious
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-practices/managing-animal-effluentEnvironment Canterbury, Selwyn District Council, and Christchurch City Council have granted consents to carry out activities associated with the artificial opening and closing of Te Waihora/ Lake Ellesmere to the sea....
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2014/te-runanga-o-ngai-tahu-and-canterbury-regional-council-te-waihora-openingTravellers to and from Christchurch Airport will benefit from more convenient ways to pay this December. A pilot to test a crucial piece of the new national public transport ticketing and payment...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/testing-of-contactless-payment-technology-coming-to-airport-bus-routeTake advantage of Canterbury’s beauty by exploring our regional parks for walking, swimming, boating, fishing, gamebird hunting, motocross, mountain biking, bird watching, horse riding and more. We...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/regional-parksEnvironment Canterbury and Selwyn District Council has received an application to establish a new quarry (Roydon Quarry) between Curraghs, Dawsons, Maddisons and Jones Road, Templeton. Current status...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/fulton-hogan-ltd-proposed-roydon-quarry... river works, regional park notices, consent applications open for submission, and boating events, reservations, and notices.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/have-your-say/public-noticesFeature image: Remediation of a long-term barrier to fish passage.A review of efforts to address water quality issues within the Hekeao/Hinds catchment highlights the impressive work that’s been
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/ashburton/progress-review-an-opportunity-to-celebrate-efforts-in-the-lower-hinds-catchment