Environment Canterbury’s biodiversity targeted rate programme has been established to partner with treaty partners and the community to protect and restore biodiversity across Christchurch and Banks...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/our-biodiversity-work/christchurch-biodiversity-targeted-rate-programmeMetro’s Greater Christchurch network has superseded a former post-earthquake patronage record – with nearly 14.5 million passenger trips taken in the 2023-24 financial year. That’s 2.8 per cent above...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/on-a-roll-record-post-earthquake-bus-patronage-for-greater-christchurchThe Lake Alexandrina Conservation Trust has planted 1000 native sedges at West Creek, and another 2000 are on the way, thanks to almost $5000 of Immediate Steps biodiversity funding (IMS
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/lake-alexandrina-planting-day-boosted-by-4600-grantUpdated: 17 March 2026 We know many areas across Ōtautahi Christchurch are currently being affected by unpleasant smells coming from the Christchurch Wastewater Treatment Plant in Bromley...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/whats-the-story-christchurch-wastewater-treatment-plant-odourCanterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) has told Christchurch City Council to take action and comply with its consent as stench from the Christchurch Wastewater Treatment Plant continues to affect communities across the city. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/environment-canterbury-steps-in-on-stenchPublic transport improvements for Greater Christchurch are a step closer after being included on a list of nationally important infrastructure priorities. Project accepted into draft National...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/public-transport-improvements-included-on-national-priority-list.... We plan to leverage from these regions’ experiences to inform our policy development and community engagement process," Councillor Davies added. In his presentation to the committee, Councillor...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/pets-on-buses-up-for-public-discussion... an hour and this could happen faster the further downstream you are. “Hot, blustery nor-west winds in Canterbury generally mean it will be raining on the West Coast mountain ranges, with rain spilling over...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2019/hot-canterbury-weather-can-create-high-river-levelsThe Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) has issued Christchurch City Council an abatement notice for failing to provide an adequate action plan to address the persistent stench...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/canterbury-regional-council-issues-abatement-notice-for-treatment-plant-stench