An unprecedented blitz on ‘nurdles’ in Christchurch has seen at least 13 plastics businesses improve their stormwater protection measures. Nurdles are small beads of waste plastic. They travel down...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/christchurch-west-melton/blitzing-nurdles-and-other-microplastic-foesElections will be required in all seven constituencies for Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) in the October local elections. Nominations closed at midday on Friday 1 August
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/candidates-confirmed-for-canterbury-regional-council-electionCouncillors have appointed Craig Pauling as Chair of Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) for the remainder of the term.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/council-appoints-craig-pauling-as-chairElection contests will be held in all seven constituencies for the Canterbury Regional Council. “With the deadline passing for people to get their nominations in and candidates confirmed, I can advise...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/new-candidates-to-vie-for-canterbury-constituenciesStay up to date with the Supreme Court decision on Cloud Oceans' water-bottling consent. Update 20 November 2023 Supreme Court decision on water-bottling consent The Supreme Court has dismissed Cloud
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/water-bottling-consent-decision-before-supreme-courtUrban form describes the physical characteristics that make up built-up areas, including the shape, size, density and configuration of settlements. It includes the areas where people live and work
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/urban-development/urban-form... as Chair Craig Pauling (Christchurch West/Ōpuna), chose not to stand, and Ngāi Tahu Councillor Tutehounuku ‘Nuk’ Korako withdrew from the Councillor Reappointment Application process prior...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/final-results-confirm-new-councillors-for-regional-councilWaimakariri has diverse habitats that support a range of native animal and plant species, including some threatened. From coastal lagoons, to braided rivers and drylands, there is a range of rich
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/nature-in-your-area/waimakariri-zone-biodiversityThe Canterbury Water Management Strategy (CWMS) Action Plan Fund supports community action that improves water quality, restores habitats, and strengthens kaitiakitanga. It enables local projects
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/community-funding/cwms-action-plan-fund-formerly-administered-by-the-water-zone-committees