Travellers to and from Christchurch Airport will benefit from more convenient ways to pay this December. A pilot to test a crucial piece of the new national public transport ticketing and payment
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/testing-of-contactless-payment-technology-coming-to-airport-bus-routeYour chance of being affected by flooding and the potential severity of flooding varies significantly across Waitaha/Canterbury, and even from one property to the next. You can use the information
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/natural-hazards/floods/know-your-flood-riskOur coastlines are beautiful places and we want to keep it that way. This needs careful management to reduce pressure from industrial development and changes in coastal erosion patterns. It’s our...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/coastal-environmentEvery winter, our Regional Parks and Forests team hosts planting events in the Waimakariri River Regional Park, and they love having helping hands. If you’re in or around Kaiapoi, Rangiora
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/get-your-gloves-dirty-for-a-good-cause-this-winterAn abundance of flora and fauna treasures were found at a recent Bioblitz, helping to create a snapshot of the area’s biodiversity. Held at Muriwai o Whata Coopers Lagoon, the event enjoyed a strong...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/selwyn-waihora/big-turnout-for-bioblitz-at-muriwai-o-whataWaimakariri has more than 6,500 lifestyle blocks covering nearly 8 per cent of the district — about 17,250ha and growing. Collectively, lifestyle blocks can have a significant impact on our
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/waimakariri/keep-your-lifestyle-block-tip-topImages provided by Fire and Emergency NZ. A large fire that broke out alongside the Waimakariri River near Kirwee on Sunday night could take some time to fully extinguish.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/fire-burning-near-kirweeOver the next 10 years, Canterbury councils and NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi are proposing to almost double the investment in the region's land transport systems to increase maintenance, manage
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/proposal-for-10-8-billion-investment-in-canterburys-transport-systemTihiraki North Loburn School recently celebrated ten years as a high achieving Enviroschool with a special day of nature-focused activities. Ākonga (students) from year one to year eight participated...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/waimakariri/celebrating-10-years-of-environmental-excellence-in-north-canterbury