Public transport improvements for Greater Christchurch are a step closer after being included on a list of nationally important infrastructure priorities. Project accepted into draft National...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/public-transport-improvements-included-on-national-priority-list... 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-developmentFlooding 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-canterburyThe Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) has issued Christchurch City Council an abatement notice for failing to provide an adequate action plan to address the persistent stench...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/canterbury-regional-council-issues-abatement-notice-for-treatment-plant-stench... Canterbury reports or documents that model or consider the effects of climate change on the Christchurch West Melton aquifer. 1240C - We received an information request for all reports/documents...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/about/your-council/request-information/responsesIt’s harder for wallabies to access the Mackenzie Basin across the Tekapo/Takapō River as the next stage of a wallaby-proof fence is completed. More than half (about 30 km) of the 51km wallaby
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/wallaby-fence-on-track-to-protect-mackenzie-basinFrom Monday 7 July 2025, bus and ferry fares will increase for Metro services across Christchurch, Selwyn, and Waimakariri. Chair Craig Pauling said this was a result of a decision made
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/greater-christchurch-bus-fares-to-increase-from-7-july-2025In 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-odourA 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