A new report gives us the best understanding yet of how much water is being used in Waitaha Canterbury. The Canterbury Region Consumptive Water Abstraction Report (PDF file, 6.42MB) covers
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/new-report-reveals-extent-of-water-abstraction-in-canterburyGrowing and storing silage and baleage is vital for ensuring your stock have sufficient feed for the winter months and times of extreme weather. Managing your own silage can be a cost-effective...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-practices/managing-silageOver the next 10 years, Canterbury councils and NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi are proposing to almost double the investment in the region's land transport systems to increase maintenance, manage
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/proposal-for-10-8-billion-investment-in-canterburys-transport-systemWe're getting ready to have a challenging conversation with the community about our work plan and budget for the next ten years.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/council-balances-a-tightrope-as-draft-long-term-plan-goes-publicThe weather’s heating up, but that doesn’t mean your fire should! In most parts of Christchurch, lighting your fire pit or brazier for warmth or ambience isn’t allowed. Under the Canterbury Air...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/love-your-backyard-heres-how-to-enjoy-it-without-the-smoke... associated health risks. Dr. Humphrey, together with staff from both Environment Canterbury and Christchurch City Council, met with quarry operators yesterday. Brett Aldridge said Environment Canterbury...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2017/quarries-under-close-scrutiny... in the water which can then become a hazard for other boats,” says Guy Harris, Harbourmaster. They also impact a joint project between the Christchurch City Council and us
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/call-for-owners-to-relinquish-underutilised-moorings-in-akaroa-harbour... living in Clean Air Zones, generally the urban areas of Rangiora, Kaiapoi, Christchurch, Ashburton, Timaru, Geraldine and Waimate, transition to cleaner forms of heating and further improve air quality...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/canterburys-high-pollution-days-climb-as-temperatures-dropBirds known for their mythical status are taking refuge at a newly restored wetland around Aotearoa’s largest lagoon, bringing hope for future generations. For the last five years, Te Taumutu Rūnanga...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/selwyn-waihora/whakaora-te-waikekewai-project-restored-wetland-attracts-rare-birds