Selwyn District Council has applied for consent to operate and maintain their existing land drainage schemes in the Selwyn district. Current status: The notification and submission period is now
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/selwyn-district-council-managing-drainage-systemsThe decision of the Hearing Commissioner on the application to take and use surface water and use land for farming at Hurunui Mouth Road, Domett, has been released. The decision is to grant with conditions. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2024/n-j-and-l-m-harris-and-harakeke-nominees-ltdThe decision on the applications to establish permanent defences against water on the Rangitata River about 147 Coldstream Road, Ashburton, has been released. The decision is to grant the applications with conditions. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2025/taepu-land-limitedThe Hearing Panel refused the application to take up to 9.6 litres of water per second from a shallow gallery adjacent to the Waipara River for drip irrigation of 40 hectares of grapes.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2010/pegasus-bay-vineyards-and-wineryThe decision of the Hearing Commissioner on the application to change conditions to take and use water at 282 River Road, Ashburton has been released. The decison was to grant in part, with one condition refused. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2024/lovett-family-farms-ltdCommissioner Talbot granted the above application to take and use ground water to be used for the irrigation of 280 hectares of pasture for grazing stock on the applicant's property subject to conditions outlined in Annexure B....
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2011/wongan-hills-limitedCommissioner Freeman granted the consent application to take and use groundwater for irrigation and frost protection of a vineyard and lifestyle plantings and to provide community domestic water supply for an 11-lot subdivision and winery....
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2011/waitaki-vineyard-estates-limitedThe Hearing Commissioner granted with conditions, consents to divert and discharge surface water of an unnamed watercourse; and excavate and disturb the bed of the unnamed watercourse at 21 Swamp Road, Hinds for a duration of 35 years. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2020/mr-g-r-and-mrs-r-c-wilson... to contaminants in soil is likely to be low if people follow Canterbury District Health Board’s common sense precautions. The addition of your property to the database does not relate to drinking water...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/lower-waitaki/historical-sheep-dips-found-in-waimateWe will provide feedback to the Government on proposed changes to the Resource Management Act (RMA).
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/stories/2025/council-provides-feedback-on-resource-management-reforms