... planning undertaken through district plans aligns with the policies in the Regional Policy Statement. We work with our partners through the Greater Christchurch Partnership and the Whakawhanake...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/urban-development/ways-environment-canterbury-is-contributing-to-urban-developmentIn February 2026, Environment Canterbury issued Christchurch City Council an abatement notice for failing to provide an adequate action plan to address the persistent stench coming from the fire...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/air-quality/odour-monitoring/bromley-odourBefore heading to your favourite Canterbury rivers or lakes this summer, check the weather forecasts and river conditions, especially for rainfall in the Southern Alps. Hot, dry nor-west winds often...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/summer-safety-alert-beware-of-rising-river-levels-and-unpredictable-weatherNotice is hereby given of the decision of Environment Canterbury and Christchurch City Council on the applications by Christchurch City Council to construct and operate a new wastewater treatment...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2015/akaroa-wastewater-scheme-upgradeFlooding is the leading cause of damage from natural events in Aotearoa New Zealand and Waitaha Canterbury has experienced many floods. Many of our homes and businesses, as well as infrastructure
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/natural-hazards/floods/flooding-in-canterburyWe provide copies of plans for public inspection at several locations. Environment Canterbury 200 Tuam St, Christchurch 75 Church St, Timaru Beach Rd, Kaikōura Public libraries Christchurch Public...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/request-a-planThe decision on resource consent applications from the New Zealand Transport Agency and Christchurch City Council; and the Notices of Requirement from Christchurch City Council; and a recommendation...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2015/new-zealand-transport-agency-and-christchurch-city-council-northern-arterial-northern-arterial-extension-and-cranford-street-upgrade-and-cranford-basin-stormwater-management-areaHere you can find links to detailed reports about urban air quality. These include measuring particular air pollutants, various sources of air pollution, woodburner studies and assessing if targets
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/air-quality/check-urban-air-quality/air-quality-reportsA recent study of vertical land movement jointly commissioned by us and Christchurch City Council has shed new light on the extent and speed of sea-level rise happening in parts of Christchurch...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/new-study-sheds-light-on-sea-level-rise-in-christchurch