Five Christchurch businesses can officially add 'Stormwater Superhero' to their list of achievements thanks to their heroic efforts to keep waterways clean. This year Cleanco Truck Wash, Oji Fibre
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/christchurch-west-melton/awards-for-champion-businesses-battling-stormwater-contaminationMaritime rules and compliance ensure safe and lawful operations at sea, covering regulations, laws, and bylaws designed to protect vessels, crews, passengers, and the environment. These guidelines
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/harbourmasters-office/commercial-shipping/maritime-rules-and-compliance-for-commercial-shipsGross Domestic Product (GDP) is the value of all goods and services produced in a country within a certain time period (typically annually) and is the official measure of economic growth in Aotearoa
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/regional-overview/economy-jobs-and-trendsA real-world solution to the problem of microplastics has taken out top honours in our 2023 Wrybill Awards. Millie Palmer, a year 11 student from Cashmere High School in Christchurch, impressed
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/microplastics-under-the-microscopeWe manage 59 river and drainage schemes from Kaikōura to Waitaki. The flood protection and drainage assets in these schemes are valued at $850 million (2024). The bylaw helps us to protect
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/flood-protection-and-community-resilience/permissions-to-work-near-flood-protection-assets/managing-flood-protection-and-drainageOur regional parks and forests team is stepping into campaign mode – not for an election, but for Bird of the Year. Our candidate? The shy but spectacular matuku-hūrepo (Australasian bittern
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/were-backing-the-matuku-hurepo-for-bird-of-the-yearWongan Hills Ltd has applied for consent to take and use groundwater for irrigation at 248 Jones Road, Birdlings Flat. Current status: The application has been suspended until 28 February 2026.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/wongan-hills-limitedMcIntoshs is a stretch of berm on the north bank of the Waimakariri River, on Ferry Road east of Kaiapoi Township. It’s a popular fishing and whitebaiting spot with a picnic area. A platform
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/regional-parks/waimakariri-river-regional-park/mcintoshsCommissioner Shearer has granted the application subject to conditions for McAlpine Limited Rangiora to discharge water and contaminants to land in circumstances which may result in these contaminants...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2011/mcalpine-limited-rangioraCanterbury's regional parks offer endless possibilities when it comes to putting on events. There are over 250km of walking and mountain bike tracks along with large green spaces suitable for picnics
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/regional-parks/regional-parks-events