The Canterbury Regional Code of Practice for defences against water and drainage schemes sets rules for local authorities and network utility providers working on flood protection and drainage assets...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/flood-protection-and-community-resilience/permissions-to-work-near-flood-protection-assets/defences-against-water-code-of-practiceWhen buying, selling, or modifying a property that has an onsite wastewater management system, there are several steps you should take to ensure the system remains adequate.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/wastewater/buying-or-selling-a-property-with-an-owms... and other organisations to undertake a number of actions in the zone which support the protection and enhancement of biodiversity, water quality, mahinga kai and more. Read about some of the key projects and priorities for the zone on this page or contact us on 0800 324 636. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/waimakariri-water-zone/local-projects-and-priorities... 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-resilienceThe Opihi River Regional Plan (PDF File, 5.23MB) aimed to promote sustainable and integrated management of the natural and physical resources of the Opihi River and its tributaries as well
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/opihi-river-regional-planTo protect freshwater life in Waitarakao catchment, we first need to know what’s there—and recent mahi by scientists and local farmers has revealed some surprises.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/hidden-biodiversity-revealed-in-waitarakao-catchment... rūnanga of Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū, the Department of Conservation and Environment Canterbury. Iongairo is a Māori word representing the relationship between Papatūānuku and Tangaroa — the first...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/banks-peninsula/iongairo-partnership-makes-waves-in-mapping-the-seafloorOur new Land Management Advisor - Christchurch West Melton, Carys Marulli de Barletta, is trialling a fresh approach in the Port Hills by planting an exotic grass species to prevent erosion
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/new-talent-trials-novel-tool-to-control-sediment... and Water Regional Plan’s Nutrient Management Plan Change. Benefit of the recognition The recognition gives individual members of the Recognised Primary Industry Certification Programme a cheaper and more...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-plans-and-consenting/farm-environment-plans/information-for-auditorsFollowing a hiatus, Environment Canterbury will resume Kaikōura and Hurunui-Waiau district Farm Environment Plan (FEP) audits during 2026.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-plans-and-consenting/farm-environment-plans/fep-audits-are-back-in-kaikoura-and-hurunui-waiau-districts