In search of innovative environmental projects to improve freshwater outcomes, the Kaikōura Water Zone Committee ventured to the Hurunui to hear from locals trialling new solutions to pressing water
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/kaikoura/kaikoura-committee-looks-to-local-leaders-for-inspirationThank you to everyone across Waitaha Canterbury who took the time to provide feedback on Environment Canterbury’s draft Annual Plan. Your feedback, comments and conversations are a vital part of our...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/have-your-say-on-canterburys-annual-plan-cuppa-and-korero-sessions-openAir pollution comes from both natural and human-made sources. The contaminant of most concern to human health in Waitaha/Canterbury is particulate matter (PM). What is particulate matter? PM
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/air/ambient-air-qualityCouncillors have appointed Craig Pauling as Chair of Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) for the remainder of the term.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/council-appoints-craig-pauling-as-chairWe worked with Hurunui District Council to manage a tyre stockpile at 122 Racecourse Road, Amberley, where a large fire broke out on 29 January 2021. Information updates for the community are below
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2018/amberley-tyre-fire-clean-up-progressWe invite you to share your views on our joint application to introduce two biological control agents to manage Darwin’s barberry (Berberis darwinii), an invasive woody shrub. We applied, on behalf
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/help-us-combat-darwins-barberry-using-biological-controlsA new charitable fund will help speed up the delivery of environmental projects in Waitaha Canterbury. "We have established the Green Philanthropy Fund to help support the innovators in Canterbury
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/council-supports-new-fund-for-canterbury-environmental-projectsThe Canterbury Mayoral Forum has selected Nigel Bowen as its Chair for this local government term, having met for the first time this triennium on Friday 25 November. "I would like to thank members
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/canterbury-mayoral-forum-congratulates-its-new-chairNominations are open for Canterbury Regional Council candidates in an election that comes at a “pivotal time” for regional government.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/nominations-open-for-regional-council-election