The decision on the hearing of Asburton River consent review consent CRC200238 was released. The decision was to refuse the alternative minimum flow condition to the consent holder and grant the Canterbury Regional Council proposed conditions change. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2023/greenstreet-irrigation-societyWith effect from 1 September 2023 Plan Change 2 is fully operative. Plan Change 7 became fully operative on 10 March 2025. Both changes are amendments to the Canterbury Land and Water
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2020/plan-change-7-and-plan-change-2-what-you-need-to-knowEmpowering communities to make their own decisions locally to meet region-wide targets is pivotal to the success of the Canterbury Water Management Strategy. This requires genuine engagement
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/canterburys-approach-to-water-management/empowering-communitiesThe regional policy and national framework changes for climate change in Waitaha/Canterbury.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/climate-change/regional-and-national-policyDuring 2025, the Environmental Law Initiative (ELI) applied for judicial review of our decision to include Rrule 5.63 in the Canterbury Land and Water Regional Plan (LWRP). Current status: ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/canterbury-land-and-water-regional-plan/environmental-law-initiativeStanding shoulder to shoulder with Ngāi Tahu we are Environment Canterbury - your Regional Council. Find out more about the work of your Council, our team and how you can engage with us. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/about/your-council... ecology, received the New Zealand Freshwater Sciences Society Medal, marking the first time a regional council scientist has achieved this honour. The medal is typically awarded to research
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/canterbury-scientist-makes-history-with-national-medalTwo pesky plant species – introduced by early European settlers – are the target of a co-ordinated pest control project to enhance biodiversity, water quality and mahinga kai resource gathering
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/local-approach-to-target-pest-weeds-at-waitaki-lakes... at Leggets Rd, Templeton, which required consents from both Environment Canterbury and the Christchurch City Council. Independent commissioner Ken Lawn granted both the Environment Canterbury...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2017/fulton-hogan-consent-decisionAt today's Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) meeting, Councillors adopted the draft Annual Plan 2023/24, with community feedback open from 27 February. The plan sets out what we...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/councillors-adopt-draft-annual-plan-202324