Clean air is vital for supporting a healthy population and environment. The Waitaha/Canterbury region enjoys good air quality in most places at most times of the year. Clean air and low levels of air
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/airPeople visiting South Rakaia may notice an influx of native forest birds, thanks to the conservation work of a dedicated community. Ken Body, a former Ashburton plumber, has spent the last two
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/community-conservation-brings-native-birds-back-to-south-rakaiaThe Rangiora Reach Masterplan was finalised in 2022. It aims to deliver a cohesive landscape plan for a section of the Rakahuri Ashley River. The masterplan will guide future development
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/braided-rivers/braided-river-revival/braided-river-strategies/rangiora-reach-masterplanDo you have freshwater crayfish in your drain? Lizards in your flax? Whitebait in your creek? There is a term for these treasures and the habitats that support them – in Māori, it is mahinga kai
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-plans-and-consenting/farm-environment-plans/mahinga-kaiOur region's transport network is vast, and as such, faces a number of challenges. With a growing population and urban development our transport network needs to cope with these increased demands
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/transport/regional-transport-planningThe historical Peel Forest landfill remediation has been boosted thanks to $6 million of government funding. The money, which comes from the Ministry for the Environment’s Contaminated Sites
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/peel-forest-landfill-remediation-receives-boost-from-new-government-fundFinal election results confirm the make-up of the Environment Canterbury Council, with an even split of new and returning councillors for the new term. The results mean there will be eight new
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/final-results-confirm-eight-new-councillors-for-environment-canterbury-councilThere are four harbours in the Canterbury region, including the two commercial ports - Lyttelton (operated by Lyttelton Port Company Limited) and Timaru (operated by PrimePort Timaru
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/harbourmasters-office/commercial-shipping