Header image: Kakī/black stilt, photographer: Steve Attwood. After more than 20 years in the making, central government policy has set the direction for how we’re going to protect, and improve
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/stories/2023/from-our-deputy-chair...). Amendments to Schedule 7 of the Canterbury Land and Water Regional Plan were publicly notified in November 2021, and include provisions to protect Māori rock art. The rules are within the Land and Water Regional Plan but here is some useful guidance. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-plans-and-consenting/farm-environment-plans/maori-rock-artThe Canterbury Mayoral Forum has selected Nigel Bowen as its Chair for this local government term, having met for the first time this triennium on Friday 25 November. "I would like to thank members...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/canterbury-mayoral-forum-congratulates-its-new-chairThere are new faces leading the Waimakariri Water Zone Committee. Carolyne Latham has been appointed as chair, and Erin Harvie as deputy, and, in a first for the committee, it has also appointed...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/waimakariri/newest-leaders-in-waimakariri.... The Lower Waitaki South Coastal Canterbury Zone Committee, together with Waimate District Council and Environment Canterbury hosted the community beach clean-up. Among the contents were discarded tyres...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/lower-waitaki/waimate-community-clean-up-local-beachNot sure which constituency you’re in? Use this interactive map to quickly find out and see where you belong.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/about/your-council/local-elections/candidate-information... in future phases. More details will be shared closer to the rollout date, as well as being posted to Metro’s website and Facebook page. Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) Chair Craig...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/credit-and-debit-card-payments-coming-to-metro-buses-this-year... water samples were analysed for nitrate concentrations at the two Well Water Checks, organised by the Orari Temuka Opihi Pareora (OTOP) Water Zone Committee. The testing, which was carried out...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/well-owners-take-advantage-of-free-testing... in accordance with the Canterbury Regional Council (Ngāi Tahu Representation) Act 2022. Five councillors from the 2019–2022 term chose not to stand and two were unsuccessful in seeking re-election...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/final-results-confirm-eight-new-councillors-for-environment-canterbury-councilWaimakariri has more than 6,500 lifestyle blocks covering nearly 8 per cent of the district — about 17,250ha and growing. Collectively, lifestyle blocks can have a significant impact on our
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