... and industry, but not vehicle emissions, which are the responsibility of central government. Current approach for managing ambient air quality Chapter 14 of the Canterbury Regional Policy Statement...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/air/ambient-air-qualityThanks to 25 years of regional planning, regulation, and community action, air quality across Waitaha Canterbury has improved dramatically — with high-pollution days dropping from up to 60 a year...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/cleaner-air-for-waitaha-canterbury-celebrating-our-regions-progress-towards-clear-air... ahead If you have a resource consent in Canterbury, are considering undertaking works or an activity that may require resource consent, or may need to reapply for a new consent soon, now’s the time...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/talk-to-us-about-resource-consent-changes-at-local-drop-in-sessionsThere are Land Improvement Agreements in place for some land titles in the Canterbury region, which relate to soil and water conservation, erosion control, firebreaks, sediment control and berm...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/property-information/land-improvement-agreements... Water Zone Committee and Waimakariri District Council are looking for community champions who help uphold the mana of our local biodiversity and waterways. You have until the end of July
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/waimakariri-environmental-awards-now-openEnvironment Canterbury uses the Resource Management Act and the Canterbury Air Regional Plan to manage air quality and activities that generate dust. Quarrying activities typically require a resource...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2018/notification-of-quarry-consentsFarmers and rural professionals in the Mackenzie Basin came together to talk through strategies for dealing with the challenges of extreme weather in Ōmarama in April.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/farmer-workshop-in-omarama-focuses-on-coping-with-dry-autumn-conditionsAn army of beetles has been released into South Canterbury pastures with a unique call of duty. Over the next decade, hundreds of dung beetles will spend their days living in manure in a bid to clean...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/tiny-titans-dung-beetles-take-on-big-job-in-south-canterbury... seed saving, spinning and fibre arts, pest controls and native plants, climate action, water issues, public transport and ways to reduce waste. Follow: Sustainable South Canterbury Trust on Facebook...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2020/community-group-focusing-on-sustainable-living