The decision on the applications to undertake earthworks to construct a stormwater/retention pond and discharge stormwater to water from a food processing plant at 62 Meadows Road, Timaru, has been
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2025/mccain-foods-limitedWe are carrying out a focused piece of work in the Ahuriri and Upper Waitaki area to support long-term improvements in water quality, protect wetland and biodiversity values, and uphold the cultural
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/upper-waitaki-water-zone/protecting-and-enhancing-the-ahuriri-and-upper-waitaki-catchmentTegel Foods Ltd has applied for consent to take and use groundwater for an emergency water supply at 2 and 12 Produce Place, Hornby. Current status: The decision of the Hearing Commissioner
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/tegel-foods-ltd-2024Tegel Foods Ltd applied for consent to take and use groundwater for an emergency water supply at 2 and 12 Produce Place, Hornby. Find out more about the submission by Tegel Foods Limited Decision
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2025/tegel-foods-limitedA group of passionate Waimate students are planting the seeds to what they hope will become a long-term initiative to grow native tree species in the area.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/lower-waitaki/waimate-high-schools-enviro-group-initiative-takes-rootFour local individuals and groups were celebrated for their awesome environmental work at the 2024 Waimakariri Environmental Awards. The awards make up part of the Community Service Awards, hosted
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/waimakariri/local-eco-champions-honoured-at-waimakariri-environmental-awardsEnvironment Canterbury / Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha is a great place to work for people who want to contribute to the greater good of our beautiful environment and the future of our natural resources
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/about/careers/applying-for-a-role-with-usRecord rainfall over the last month has left our river flows in a constant rise and fall, however the lack of water in the Hakatere/Ashburton River has been a concern of river users for many years
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/ashburton/reviews-on-track-to-keep-more-water-in-the-hakatereashburton-riverMore E. coli detections and rising nitrate concentrations were found in Waitaha Canterbury groundwater last year. Our annual groundwater quality survey report for 2024 has been released (PDF file
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/annual-groundwater-survey-yet-to-show-improvements-in-water-qualityWe need to change the way that we use and enjoy the environment, to safeguard it for the future.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/stories/2023/from-our-chair-community-input-critical-in-shaping-regions-future