...;The total number of tyres entering New Zealand each year is increasing. A large number of end-of-life tyres will end up being stored outdoors in stockpiles due to the lack of markets for them...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/waste-and-hazardous-substances/outdoor-tyre-storageA new catch crop project in the Ahuriri catchment is bringing farmers, scientists and us together to explore smarter nitrogen (N) management in winter forage systems. Smarter nitrogen use Led
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/tightening-the-nitrogen-loop-in-the-mackenzie-basinElections 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-electionSelwyn-based commuters will benefit from more direct buses to and from Christchurch, with the launch of a new collaboration between Metro and Bentley Coachlines. In June, Bentley Coachlines approached...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/more-express-options-to-the-city-for-rolleston-commutersSomething’s not quite right in an urban waterway running through Hagley Park. In Addington Brook, Christchurch, a small oil discharge has been found, and we're asking the local community to check
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/christchurch-west-melton/tracing-the-source-of-a-hagley-park-oil-discharge-and-preventing-future-spillsThe country’s first lightweight electric double-decker officially joined Metro’s fleet on Monday 2 March 2026. Developed by global automotive innovator Geely and bus operator Kinetic, the bus is light...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/metro-welcomes-its-first-electric-double-decker-bus-the-lightest-in-the-countryWe are conscious of our own contribution to greenhouse gas emissions in the region. As an organisation, we are continually working hard to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and manage 2,700 hectares...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/climate-change/our-environmental-contributionWe’re delivering large-scale river and flood management projects to help vulnerable areas across Waitaha Canterbury become more resilient to the impacts of climate change. These projects are designed...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/flood-protection-and-community-resilience/building-flood-resilient-communities/river-projects