Communities and infrastructure in the Waitaha Canterbury region are subject to risks from geological hazards such as earthquakes, landslides and tsunamis. Here are the current issues arising from geological hazards in Waitaha. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/natural-hazards/geological-hazardsBiosecurity in Waitaha Canterbury is focused on protecting our region’s economy, cultural values, health, production, recreational spaces and indigenous biodiversity from pests and invasive organisms...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biosecurity/how-we-deliver-our-biosecurity-workAt one extremity of the Selwyn Waihora zone is the culturally and ecologically significant Te Waihora Lake Ellesmere, and at the other is the striking limestone karst and rugged peaks of Arthur's Pass...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/nature-in-your-area/selwyn-waihora-zone-biodiversity... by the Canterbury Water Management Strategy zone committees to implement their action plans 1,266 resource consent application decisions As of the end of 2023/24, we have resolved over 50 per cent...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/key-council-decisions-made-cruise-ship-support-annual-report-and-representationA Waikākahi farming family has secured funding support from its local water zone committee to restore the Hossack Wetland. The wetland has become a feeding ground for one of the world’s rarest birds...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/family-restoring-wetland-for-living-treasure.... Regional Manager for Canterbury CDEM James Thompson says surveys like these help to understand the community’s awareness of potential civil defence emergencies and hazards. "Measuring preparedness...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/test-your-emergency-preparedness-with-a-quick-survey... as a six-month trial. More options to better meet demand Canterbury Regional Council Public Transport Core Service Lead Councillor Joe Davies was pleased with how the new services have been running...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/have-your-say-on-the-rolleston-bus-commute-whats-working-best-for-you... the consequences of rising temperatures, such as drought and wildfire. Canterbury’s regional, city and district councils have joined together to communicate the projected changes for Canterbury/Waitaha...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2021/climate-projections-underpin-information-campaignSome types of farming activity – or farming activities in areas with sensitive receiving environments – bring higher environmental risk. Our regional and subregional plans have defined which activities in which areas require farming land use consent. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-plans-and-consenting/farming-land-use-consent