Rubbish pits can present significant environmental risks if not properly located, constructed, or managed. This guidance outlines best practices for design, permitted use, and regulatory requirements to help you stay compliant and protect land and water quality. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-practices/managing-your-rubbish-pit... work undertaken near water, check out our Erosion and Sediment Control Toolbox for Canterbury. Soil quality, management, productivity and preservation at the Foundation for Arable Research. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/plan-ahead-for-contractors-this-springThe vision for the Banks Peninsula water zone is to maintain and improve healthy waterways through the adoption of the 'ki uta ki tai' philosophy — from the mountains to the sea — across its streams...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/banks-peninsula-water-zone/local-projects-and-prioritiesWe work closely with other councils within our region to build a brighter future for everybody. Learn more about the Canterbury Mayoral Forum. Contact your local council: Christchurch City
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/about/your-council/our-team/councils-in-canterbury... Smithfield meat plant has been sentenced to pay $57,000 after being prosecuted by Environment Canterbury for unlawfully discharging a contaminant of trade waste and 'stickwater' to land and then to sea...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/meatworks-sentenced-to-pay-57000-for-discharge-to-land-and-marine-areaThe joint decision of the Hearing Commissioners to the applications to Environment Canterbury and Waimakariri District Council for the expansion of an existing hard rock quarry and establishment...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2024/woodstock-quarries-limitedTimaru’s school bus service, T2, and Route 86 Darfield to the City, have now both been increased to cater for the high demand they face. What's changed Route 86 – Darfield to Christchurch
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/bus-capacity-increased-on-two-canterbury-routesWe have committed to refunding all interest payments made by current and former borrowers in the Healthier Homes Canterbury scheme. The Healthier Homes Canterbury scheme was set up in August 2018...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/healthier-homes-canterbury-interest-payments-to-be-refundedThe government’s decision to pause the rollout of Freshwater Farm Plans (FWFPs) until improvements are finalised may have left some farmers questioning their next steps. Waitaha Canterbury was set...
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