We’re clearing the air on smoky chimneys and what the rules really mean for Waitaha Canterbury households. There’s nothing quite like the comfort of a warm fire on a cold evening in Waitaha
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/a-little-smoke-is-okay-but-no-longer-than-15-minutesSouth Pacific Meats Ltd has applied to discharge industrial wastewater onto land and discharge contaminants to air at 245 Thomsons Road, Burnham. Current status: The submission period has closed
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/south-pacific-meats-limitedFailing to ensure your septic tank is maintained could put your family's health at risk. It’s estimated there are about 34,000 onsite wastewater systems, often called septic tanks, across Canterbury...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/when-was-your-septic-tank-last-checkedToxic algae (also called cyanobacteria) are a naturally occurring algae with the potential to bloom, producing toxins that can harm or even kill dogs, people and other animals. When conditions
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/swimming-water-quality/toxic-algaePhoto credit: Peter Langlands - Wild Capture The Australasian bittern/matuku-hūrepo is one of our most fascinating birds, and unfortunately, one of our most endangered. It’s estimated
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/backing-the-bittern-the-bird-on-the-brinkRead about some of our current projects that help protect and further our understanding of our coast and marine environments.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/coastal-environment/coastal-projectsCouncil has approved new rules that will streamline the consents process and strengthen restrictions on some activities, in order to improve water quality across significant parts of the region
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/council-approves-changes-that-simplify-rules-to-manage-water-qualityClimate change presents significant opportunities, challenges and risks to Waitaha Canterbury, and the rest of Aotearoa New Zealand. As the Regional Council, our role is to support the region and our
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/climate-change/adapting-to-climate-changeAs winter sets in, the air around us can change in ways we can't always see. Even when the air looks clear, very small particles that are not visible to the eye, can still be present and affect air
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/whats-hiding-in-your-winter-airThe Rakaia River is one of New Zealand's largest braided rivers, and an outstanding feature of the Waitaha/Canterbury landscape. It is a vital habitat for indigenous birds and aquatic species
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/water-conservation-orders/rakaia-river