...📢 From 2026, new local leadership groups will replace the Water Zone Committees, building on their legacy of community collaboration.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/hurunui-waiau-uwha-water-zone/hurunui-waiau-uwha-water-zone-committee... Byrnes and Genevieve Robinson Christchurch West/Ōpuna: Craig Pauling and Deon Swiggs Christchurch South/Ōwhanga: Vicky Southworth and Paul Dietsche Mid-Canterbury/Ōpākihi: Ian Mackenzie and John...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/final-results-confirm-eight-new-councillors-for-environment-canterbury-councilOur 2024 Youth Rōpū has seen a bit of a refresh, with 11 of its 19 members new this year. Spanning ages from 14 to 22, and spread from Timaru to Culverden, the majority of Rōpū members are students...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/youth-ropu-set-their-priorities-for-the-yearWaitaha Canterbury comprises the largest land area by region in Aotearoa New Zealand. It spans 44,508 km² from Kēkerengū in the north to the Waitaki River Catchment in the south. West to east...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/regional-overviewEach of Waitaha/Canterbury's water zone committees has an action plan which outlines how they will work with the community to deliver their aspirations for freshwater as outlined in the Canterbury
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/selwyn-waihora-zone/selwyn-waihora-water-zone-progress-reportA Timaru wetland restoration workshop has sparked new enthusiasm for protecting Waitaha Canterbury’s waterways, improving water quality, and restoring native habitats. Over two days, farmers
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/restoring-wetlands-for-a-healthier-future.... Such sites are a taonga to Ngāi Tahu who are actively involved in their conservation and ongoing management. Photo credit: Ngai Tahu Maori Rock Art Trust Following a presentation by the Ngāi...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/tuhituhi-o-nehera-protecting-maori-rock-artWe often respond to reports of offensive or nuisance dust from community members who live and work around dust sources. This page shows our latest monitoring information including the number
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/air-quality/dust-monitoring/northwest-christchurch-dustEnvironment Canterbury and Christchurch City Council will jointly hear applications from Road Metals Company Limited to expand their quarry into a new area adjacent to their existing quarry site...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/road-metals-company-ltdTe Rauakaaka sits on the south side of the Waimakariri River and includes the Waimakariri River saltmarsh and Styx River mouth. Te Rauakaaka includes the Whites Crossing Picnic Area around the mouth
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/regional-parks/waimakariri-river-regional-park/te-rauakaaka