The Canterbury Regional Council's draft Annual Plan 2023/24 can now be viewed, with feedback open until 3 April. The plan sets out how much we will need in rates from the region's ratepayers. It also...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/community-feedback-now-open-on-draft-annual-plan... to receive the living wage after Council voted to pay the living wage to all Canterbury public transport drivers in 2021. This follows on from the steps already taken to ensure that all its own staff are paid...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/environment-canterbury-celebrate-kick-starting-living-wage-accreditation.... The Canterbury Regional Council (Ngāi Tahu Representation) Act 2022 empowers Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu to appoint up to two members of the Environment Canterbury Council with full decision-making powers. As well...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/about/your-council/our-team/mana-whenua-representationToday's rates capping announcement needs to be understood alongside the challenges and changes proposed for local government, including the new resource management legislation due in coming weeks.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/statement-on-rate-capping-from-our-chair-dr-deon-swiggsWe support community vehicle trusts with funding grants so they can provide transport in areas outside of our urban public transport network. There are trusts in Ashburton, Amberley, Amuri, Cheviot...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/transport/public-transport-services/community-vehicle-trust... and can see the way forward now. Former committee member John Waugh was able to share with us some data on the large surge of water that passed through the catchment, and Environment Canterbury river...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/ashburton/a-plan-for-actionWaimakariri has diverse habitats that support a range of native animal and plant species, including some threatened. From coastal lagoons, to braided rivers and drylands, there is a range of rich
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/nature-in-your-area/waimakariri-zone-biodiversityWe operate regional webcams that help us to monitor coastal conditions and track ships. They are also a helpful tool for navigation safety and recreational boating. The webcams display static images...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/webcams