Final election results confirm the make-up of Canterbury Regional Council, with eight re-elected and six new faces around the table. The Christchurch South/Ōwhanga constituency has entirely new
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/final-results-confirm-new-councillors-for-regional-councilHarakeke weaving, hunting for tiny aquatic invertebrates and enjoying a delicious hāngī! About 80 people from the Ōmarama community had a fantastic day out at Ōmarama Station at a special event hosted...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/high-country-hangiMr D D and Mrs D M Galletly have applied to take and use water at the corner of River Road, Lyndon Road and Hossack Downs Road, Emu Plain, Waiau. Current status: The decision of the Hearing
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/mr-d-d-and-mrs-dm-galletlyIongairo is a collaborative project to deepen our understanding of coastal marine ecosystems around Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū/Banks Peninsula. Interactive maps provide new insights into what lies beneath...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/coastal-environment/coastal-projects/banks-peninsula-seafloor-mappingNorth Canterbury Quarries Ltd has applied to extract gravel from the Waipara River. Current status: The decision of the Hearing Commissioners has been released. The decision is to grant
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/north-canterbury-quarries-limitedAcross Waitaha Canterbury, flood protection and drainage works are carried out in 59 dedicated rating districts. These works are called scheme works. Learn how flood protection and drainage works
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/flood-protection-and-community-resilience/your-river-rating-districtFlooding is the most common natural hazard in Waitaha Canterbury. Three main types of flooding affect our region – river flooding (fluvial), surface flooding (pluvial), and coastal flooding. Here...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/natural-hazards/flood-hazardsMostly a horse riding destination, Baynons Brake is also popular for mountain biking, fishing and walking, all just a short drive north of Christchurch. A section of Baynons Brake, known as Baynons
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/regional-parks/waimakariri-river-regional-park/baynons-brakeWinter grazing on forage crops is an important part of many farm systems, as it allows farmers to meet the energy requirements of animals during the colder months when grass is not actively growing
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-practices/intensive-winter-grazingOur partnership with Ngāi Tahu is built on mutual respect, shared values and a commitment to working together for the long-term wellbeing of Waitaha Canterbury. Through the Tuia programme and co
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