... and can see the way forward now. Former committee member John Waugh was able to share with us some data on the large surge of water that passed through the catchment, and Environment Canterbury river...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/ashburton/a-plan-for-action... they become the dominant land use. Waitaha Canterbury is home to more than 15,000 lifestyle blocks covering around 73,000ha. Lifestyle blocks are between one and 20ha, with majority being in the 4-5ha...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/lifestyle-blocksRestoring the Avoca Valley catchment from top to bottom has been the vision of the Summit Road Society which embarked on the ambitious multi-year project back in 2021. The Valley, once cloaked
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/christchurch-west-melton/restoration-to-avoca-valley-ecosystem... for all of Waitaha/Canterbury, and issues affecting water quantity and quality in these inland catchment areas are felt across the plains to the coast. Here are the current issues facing water quantity and water quality in the alpine and hill country of Waitaha. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/water-story/alpine-and-hill-country.... The Council approved the following changes during the meeting on 16 August 2023: Plan Change 7 to the Canterbury Land Water Regional Plan to be made partially operative from 1 September 2023 Plan Change 2...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/council-approves-changes-that-simplify-rules-to-manage-water-qualityA South Canterbury landowner is leading the charge to restore Te Wharetawhiti/Pig Hunting Creek Wetland by developing a comprehensive strategy to return the degraded wetland to its natural state...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/wetland-restoration-takes-root-at-pig-hunting-creekThe Canterbury Regional Council has agreed to its committee structure for the next three years, setting in place the governance oversight and reporting for Environment Canterbury’s work. Chair Peter...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/new-committee-structure-to-oversee-regional-council-workIf you live in an area that does not have a reticulated sewer system, you will need to have an onsite wastewater management system (OWMS) on your property. Onsite wastewater management systems...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/wastewater/onsite-wastewater-management-systems-owmsConfirmation that Waitaha Canterbury will receive $5.7 million from Central Government to help pay for climate resilience and flood protection work is big news for our region. The Government had...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/stories/2024/from-our-chair-2