The Ashburton Water Zone Committee and Mid-Canterbury Catchment Collective (MCCC) support new research to establish a benchmark for regional water quality. University of Canterbury student...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/ashburton/discovery-of-a-goldmine-of-historical-data-offers-new-insight-into-mid-canterburys-groundwater-qualityMany people in Waitaha Canterbury heat their homes by burning solid fuels, such as wood or pellets. There are rules in the Canterbury Air Regional Plan (CARP) guiding the installation of solid fuel...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/air-quality/home-heating/home-heating-guidelines-in-my-clean-air-zone... delivery projects are led by our zone delivery teams, who operate at a local level, supporting landowners, community groups, our regional teams, and other organisations, to meet the Canterbury Water...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/waimakariri/north-canterbury-collaboration-increases-environmental-outcomesTakapō Regional Park’s new native plantings are not just surviving — they’re thriving, thanks to careful planning, local partnership, and dedicated care from our park staff. Since September...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/native-plant-restoration-flourishing-at-takapo-regional-parkWe monitor air quality. Addressing air pollution involves enforcing the Canterbury Air Regional Plan rules, authorising low-emission technology, encouraging everyone to adopt better-burning practices, and collaborating with key partners to reduce emissions and improve health. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/air-quality...📢 From 2026, new local leadership groups will replace the Water Zone Committees, building on their legacy of community collaboration.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/orari-temuka-opihi-pareora-water-zone/orari-temuka-opihi-pareora-water-zone-committee... Canterbury policy and planning Canterbury Land and Water Regional Plan The Canterbury Land and Water Regional Plan 2016 is our regional plan for managing land and freshwater resources...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/waste-and-hazardous-substances/policy-and-regulationWe will provide feedback to the Government on proposed changes to the Resource Management Act (RMA).
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/stories/2025/council-provides-feedback-on-resource-management-reformsThe Council has decided not to include a Māori constituency in the next local elections in 2025. "We have previously considered the option of a Māori constituency and felt the best, most appropriate...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/council-opts-not-to-include-maori-constituency