Environment Canterbury staff are currently on site at the property in Amberley where up to 1000 tyres caught on fire last night. We’ve had staff on site last night and again this morning to monitor...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2018/environment-canterbury-leads-clean-up-of-tyre-fireFollowing recent publicity about my personal behaviour, it has become increasingly apparent that the focus on me is a distraction from the work of the Canterbury Regional Council (Environment...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/statement-from-chair-peter-scott...). Every year, we undertake biosecurity surveillance at four ports and harbours across Waitaha Canterbury, searching for invasive marine species that can damage Aotearoa New Zealand's marine...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/meet-the-robot-protecting-ourTimaru's MyWay by Metro on-demand public transport service has been made permanent. The service was first introduced in June 2020 and now forms part of our continuous programme for public transport...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/timarus-myway-service-is-here-to-stayAs water flows across the Waitaha Canterbury Plains and through urban environments, some of the water is abstracted and used for drinking water, primary production, industry and other purposes. These uses affect water quantity and quality both above and below ground. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/water-story/plains-and-urban-areasIf you are heading to the Waitaki and Mackenzie lakes over summer to enjoy a classic kiwi holiday experience then check you’re doing all you can to respect the environment during your trip. Simple
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/upper-waitaki-water-zone/love-our-lakes... event occurring on average every eight months, and regional government cannot address it alone,” said Chief Executive Dr Stefanie Rixecker. “I recognise the tireless advocacy from Canterbury...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/welcoming-major-government-investment-in-regions-flood-resilienceMembers of the public are welcome to attend all council and committee meetings unless there is a reason to consider some items ‘in committee’. If you wish to speak at a meeting, please contact...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/about/your-council/our-team/our-council-meetings/attending-council-meetingsAs part of Biosecurity Week (21–27 July), we’re celebrating the people and groups across Waitaha Canterbury working hard to protect and restore our unique biodiversity. Whether it’s removing invasive...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/community-champions-leading-the-way-for-biosecurity-week... Act. In Canterbury, a resource consent is required for onsite wastewater systems, unless the property owner can comply with the Permitted Activity rules in the Canterbury Land and Water Regional Plan...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/keeping-children-safe-around-septic-tanks