Christchurch City Council and Environment Canterbury responded to an incident earlier this month at a Blenheim Road business where liquid waste material was discharged to land where it could enter
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/possible-discharge-to-waterway-incident-in-christchurchMeridian Energy Limited proposes to replace existing water and discharge consents associated with the continued operation of the Waitaki Power Scheme. Current status: The application has been referred...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/meridian-energy-limitedThe Hurunui and Waiau Uwha Braided River Bird Project began in 2017 and aims to to protect and enhance habitat for black-fronted terns and black-billed gulls on the Hurunui and Waiau Uwha Rivers
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/hurunui-waiau-uwha-water-zone/hurunui-and-waiau-uwha-braided-river-bird-projectThousands of tuna (eel) trying to migrate to the sea were stranded at Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere last week, so we worked with Te Taumutu Rūnanga to clear the path for future migrations. Rūnanga became...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/tuna-eel-stranding-at-te-waihoralake-ellesmereA significant milestone has been reached with the adoption of the Our Waitarakao strategy, marking the transition from planning to action. The aim is to restore the mauri (life force
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/our-waitarakao-strategy-adoption-accelerates-actionEach 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/upper-waitaki-water-zone/upper-waitaki-water-zone-progress-reportEach 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-reportWant to know where's good to swim this summer? At the start of each season, we share long-term water quality grades for our region's popular rivers, lakes, and beaches. These grades are based on water...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/hello-summer-check-the-water-quality-grades-for-popular-sitesEach 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/upper-waitaki-water-zone/upper-waitaki-water-zone-committee-action-plan-2021-2024If you live in an area that does not have a reticulated sewer system, you will need to have an onsite wastewater management system (OWMS) on your property. Onsite wastewater management systems
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/wastewater/onsite-wastewater-management-systems-owms