With 2025 now in full swing, the summer break may already be feeling like a distant memory. I do hope you found time to rest, unwind, and pack in some quality time with friends and whānau.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/stories/2025/from-chair-gearing-up-for-the-annual-planMost of Waitaha/Canterbury’s towns are on flat land, but landslides in our hills and mountains pose a risk to many people, properties and infrastructure, particularly roads. Landslides can range from...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/natural-hazards/landslidesThe Canterbury Water Management Strategy (CWMS) targets – and goals within these – were set in 2010 to make a positive difference to our environment and how we manage our natural resources.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/measuring-cwms-progressThe development of our Long-Term Plan 2024-34 has taken a step forward after Councillors adopted the draft consultation document.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/council-gears-up-for-consultation-on-proposed-ten-year-budgetThe National Environmental Standard for Air Quality (NESAQ) threshold for PM10, particles smaller than 10 microns in diameter, has been breached when the daily average PM10 threshold of 50 micrograms
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/air-quality/check-urban-air-quality/air-quality-breachesLighting a fire in your backyard could leave you with more than just smoke; it could cost you. In most cases, outdoor fires are illegal in the Christchurch urban area, with residents facing a $300
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/its-not-alright-to-light-in-your-backyard-in-christchurchKuaka (godwits) are due to depart Canterbury for world’s longest migration, 11,000km non-stop. Will we be ready with a healthy habitat for them to return to? Over 1,500 kuaka (bar-tailed godwits
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/godwits-to-depart-canterbury-for-worlds-longest-migration