Updated: 15 August 2022 Water bottling remains an issue of public interest, particularly in Christchurch. This page provides information on various matters relating to water bottling, including decisions made by Environment Canterbury. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2020/water-bottling-whats-the-storyThe Canterbury Land and Water Regional Plan aims to provide clear direction on how land and water are to be managed in the region. Keep up to date with Plan changes and access background documents using the buttons below. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/canterbury-land-and-water-regional-planCanterbury’s approach to freshwater management is changing. From 2026, new local leadership groups will replace the existing Water Zone Committees, building on their legacy of community involvement...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone... affect our environment. Under the Resource Management Act 1991, you must apply for a resource consent if you wish to do something that is not permitted by district or regional plans. This can include...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/before-you-apply/find-out-if-you-need-a-resource-consentGood waste management practices help protect soil, water and farm productivity. Learn how to safely manage common farm wastes such as scrap metal, plastics, treated timber and agrichemicals, and how to dispose of them responsibly in Canterbury. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/waste-and-hazardous-substances/rural-waste-prevention-and-managementFarmers across Canterbury are being asked to do more to reduce nitrogen leaching. There are several impactful and cost-effective actions you can take to achieve lower nitrogen loss and improve farming efficiency. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-practices/reducing-nitrogen-lossThe resources of Aotearoa/New Zealand are currently managed under the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA). This over-arching legislation promotes the sustainable management of natural and physical resources. Resource Management Act responsibilities...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/regional-overview/a-planning-framework-for-canterburywaitaha... exercise – the Resource Management Act authorises consents to be transferred to the new owner of a site, which simply occurs on notice to the Council. The effects on taking water out...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2017/water-bottling-consent-granted...Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) has formally proposed an alternative to the Government's local government reforms, warning that rushed, one-size-fits-all changes risk...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/stories/2026/canterbury-front-of-mind-as-reforms-progress