Wide open basins are set against a backdrop of the highest mountain peaks in the country, forming a striking contrast in a dramatic landscape packed with unusual features.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/nature-in-your-area/upper-waitaki-zone-biodiversityNALG (NZ) Ltd has applied for consent to establish a facility to produce methane from organic material at 233 Old West Coast Road, Christchurch. Current status: The hearing has been defered...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/nalg-new-zealand-limitedFlooding is the most common natural hazard in our region. Many of our communities have developed on Waitaha/Canterbury's fertile floodplains. While there are benefits to living in these areas
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/natural-hazards/floodsWith heavy rain and rising river levels across Waitaha Canterbury, and the recent flood warnings issued for the Hurunui and Kaikōura districts; Environment Canterbury’s Flood Warning System steps...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/early-warning-enhancing-canterburys-flood-warning-system-2Final update 18 February 2026 Environment Canterbury is investigating a wastewater discharge into Te Waipapa Diamond Harbour from a damaged Christchurch City Council (CCC) sewerage pipe on Saturday 7...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/environment-canterbury-on-site-at-wastewater-discharge-into-diamond-harbour-te-waipapa... and cultural restoration programme to restore and rejuvenate the mana, mauri and ecosystem health of Te Waihora and its catchment. It began in 2012, after Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and Environment Canterbury came...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/te-waihora-co-governance-welcomes-marama-davidsonCovering approximately 164,000 hectares, Waitaha Canterbury has more braided rivers than any other region in New Zealand. There are seven alpine braided rivers that contribute 88 per cent of the flow...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/braided-rivers/canterburys-braided-rivers