We're urging North Canterbury residents to take greater care with outdoor burning after a sharp rise in complaints over the past few weeks. Outdoor burning rules exist to protect our air and our
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/playing-with-fire-the-cost-of-ignoring-outdoor-burning-rulesWe understand our role in maintaining the special character of the Rakaia. It’s something we take seriously. On 10 November 2023 we withdrew our application to the Environment Court to clarify our
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/correcting-the-record-on-the-rakaia-riverCrop residue burning or stubble burning is an important land management practice for arable farmers in our region. While stubble burning is a permitted activity in Canterbury, it’s vital to follow
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/stubble-burningAfter receiving your application, we have 10 working days to confirm whether your application has all the required information to begin processing.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/applying-for-resource-consent/assessment-of-your-applicationDeep below the surface of Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour are invertebrates offering important clues about the health of the harbour. Earth and marine scientist Dr Joyce Yager knows this better than most...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/banks-peninsula/marine-hotels-invertebrate-lodgings-provide-insights-into-whakaraupo-lyttelton-harbours-healthWinter provided no excuse to stay indoors for the hardworking volunteers behind the Otematata Wetlands Walkway restoration project, who received support from the Upper Waitaki Water Zone Committee
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/new-funding-for-wetland-walkway