Our biodiversity reporting covers the majority of biodiversity projects either completed or ongoing over the previous financial year (July-June) across Waitaha Canterbury. These projects have been...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/our-biodiversity-workWetlands form a critical connection between our land and water, support an incredible array of plants and animals, and have important benefits such as improving water quality and protecting against
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/wetlands/importance-of-wetlandsThe decision of Environment Canterbury and Waimakariri District Council on the applications by Taggart Earthmoving Limited to establish, maintain and operate an aggregate quarry located
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2021/taggart-earthmoving-limitedThe decision of MacKenzie District Council and Environment Canterbury on the applications made by A W & KF Simpson for the construction and operation of a solar array at Balmoral Station, 397 Braemar Road, Lake Tekapo, has been released. The decision is to refuse the applications. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2023/a-w-and-k-f-simpsonHere you can find everything you need to know about swing moorings in Waitaha Canterbury, including details on the services we offer and the annual fees associated with swing moorings
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/harbourmasters-office/recreational-boating/swing-moorings... they come from, waves are the driving force behind all the changes we see from day to day on the beaches of Canterbury. The Canterbury wave buoy is moored in approximately 76 m of water, 17 km east of Le...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/data/current-wave-dataHow healthy is your local stream? You can now find out with our easy-to-use Stream Health Monitoring Assessment Kits (SHMAK), available for community use across Waitaha Canterbury. Landowners...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/monitor-your-local-streams-with-new-testing-kitsCrop residue burning or stubble burning is an important land management practice for arable farmers in our region. While stubble burning is a permitted activity in Canterbury, it’s vital to follow...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/stubble-burning... Christchurch and Te Pātaka o Rakaihautū Banks Peninsula. It supports initiatives that manage pests, restore habitats, and build long-term ecological resilience, all aligned with regional biodiversity priorities. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/community-funding/christchurch-and-banks-peninsula-biodiversity-fundOne of the main air pollutants in Canterbury is airborne particles, often referred to as particulate matter (PM). These particles are defined by their size, with particles smaller than 10 micrometres...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/data/air-quality-data