A native wetland planting project supported by the Upper Waitaki Water Zone Committee is flourishing five years down the track thanks to careful maintenance and predator control carried out
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/otematata-wetland-plants-thrive-five-years-onWide open basins are set against a backdrop of the highest mountain peaks in the country, forming a striking contrast in a dramatic landscape packed with unusual features.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/nature-in-your-area/upper-waitaki-zone-biodiversityNorth Canterbury Quarries Ltd has applied to extract gravel from the Waipara River. Current status: The decision of the Hearing Commissioners has been released. The decision is to grant the application with conditions. Download the Decision of the Hearing Commissioners (PDF file, 477.46KB)...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/north-canterbury-quarries-limitedThe decision of the Hearing Commissioners on the application to extract gravel from the bed of the Waipara River upstream of the SH 1 bridge, Waipara, has been released. The decision is to grant
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2026/north-canterbury-quarries-limitedThe decision was to refuse the retrospective applications to discharge contaminants into air and onto land from a composting operation and stockpiling of compost on land at 97 Diversion Road
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2018/canterbury-landscape-supplies-limitedThe decision on the applications to extract gravel from the Weka Stream, State Highway 7 and Waipara Flat Road, Waipara, has been released. The decision is to grant the applications with conditions.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2025/north-canterbury-quarries-limited.... Ratepayers will be consulted on two options Jenny Hughey, Chair, Environment Canterbury "Council is deliberately seeking to increase activity to accelerate regional outcomes, a message we are hearing...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2021/draft-long-term-plan-prioritises-environmental-progressWaitaha Canterbury's waterways are home to several taonga species of native fish, as well as recreationally and economically important trout and salmon species. Making sure they remain in waterways
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/irrigation/fish-screening.... Canterbury Regional Council Chief Executive Dr Stefanie Rixecker said the decision has highlighted a need for clarification on the intention behind Section 107 of the Resource Management Act (RMA). Rixecker...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/decision-on-discharge-consent-will-have-broad-repercussions