Tsunamis only happen in the ocean, right? While it’s rare, tsunamis can happen on lakes too. If you feel a long (more than a minute) or strong (hard to stand up) earthquake, move away from the lake
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/natural-hazards/tsunamis/lake-tsunamisA new national report by the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) has praised our progress on climate change and offered recommendations for further improvements. The report, tabled in Parliament on 5
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/new-auditor-general-report-explores-our-climate-responseFind out about the resource consent applications from Woodstock Quarries Ltd for an expansion of its quarry and addition of a new solid waste management facility at View Hill. Current status:
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/woodstock-quarries-ltd..., Ngāi Tahu and the wider community. Council Chair Craig Pauling presented Karl with the award at the council offices in Christchurch in front of gathered whanau, friends, councillors and staff. “Karl...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/karl-russell-receives-outstanding-contribution-award... engagement activities. It’s particularly well suited to grassroots groups wanting to grow their impact or trial new ideas. Find out more about this fund. Christchurch and Banks Peninsula Biodiversity Fund...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/turn-local-ideas-into-environmental-action-funding-closing-soon... by Environment Canterbury in relation to removal of bales of municipal waste stored at 25 Spencerville Road, Christchurch by 28 February 2020.The applicants sought an extension of time to continue...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/christchurch-west-melton/waste-bale-storageThe resilience of our transport network will continue to be tested as extreme events occur more frequently, and with greater severity. Long term, we need to shift from a network that can recover
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/transport/regional-transport-planning/transport-network-resilienceThe Whakaora Te Waikēkēwai project, a flagship initiative of the Te Waihora Co-Governance Group, has been awarded the prestigious Te Waka o Aoraki trophy at the Canterbury Aoraki Conservation Board
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/selwyn-waihora/whakaora-te-waikekewai-wins-top-honour-for-conservation-excellenceNine innovative environmental initiatives, including four wetlands, will be supported at the recommendation of the Waimakariri Water Zone Committee for the 2023/2024 financial year.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/wetlands-the-focus-for-new-waimakariri-funding