In its fourth year, the Waitaha Action to Impact Fund (WAI Fund) will support 24 community-led projects across Waitaha in 2024. In 2024, we received 78 applications for our fund, totalling $1.6m
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/wai-fund-supports-community-groups-to-better-our-environmentCanterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) has told Christchurch City Council to take action and comply with its consent as stench from the Christchurch Wastewater Treatment Plant continues
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/environment-canterbury-steps-in-on-stenchCommunities and infrastructure in the Waitaha Canterbury region are subject to risks from geological hazards such as earthquakes, landslides and tsunamis. Here are the current issues arising from
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/natural-hazards/geological-hazardsWaitaha Canterbury is home to a rich diversity of freshwater and coastal ecosystems, supporting a wide range of indigenous plants, invertebrates, fish, river-nesting birds, and marine species.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/our-biodiversity-work/freshwater-biodiversity-habitat-projectsNgā mahi tiakina me ngā whakaritenga taiao We’re an environmental regulator managing the use of air, soil, water, and land. We work with mana whenua, stakeholders, and communities to protect
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/annual-report/environmental-regulation-and-protectionWe welcome central government support from Budget 2024 for flood management measures in the region. Co-funding, drawn from a new Regional Infrastructure Fund being established by the Government
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/funding-boost-for-canterbury-flood-protection-projectsWaitaha Canterbury's waterways are home to several taonga species of native fish, as well as recreationally and economically important trout and salmon species. Making sure they remain in waterways
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/irrigation/fish-screeningProtranz International Ltd applied to Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) and Waimakariri District Council for consent to establish and operate a quarry and landfill operation at 150
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/protranz-international-ltdDouglas Robert McIntyre has applied for resource consents to discharge nitrogen as dairy effluent and to take and use water across two dairy farming operations (Farm 36502 and Farm 36504), located
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/douglas-robert-mcintyreThe decision on the hearing of CRC122871, CRC122874, CRC134927 has now been released. Commissioner Dr. J Cooke has granted consent to take and use surface water and undertake works
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2013/r-h-robertson