We are celebrating our 21 newest electric buses, as we look towards an all-electric future. The buses, which will be used on our urban fleet, bring the total number of electric vehicles
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/celebrating-the-acceleration-into-an-electric-bus-futureA new collaborative project will protect the endangered South Canterbury pekapeka long-tailed bat population from predators in the Raincliff area. This week staff from Environment Canterbury
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/new-joint-project-to-protect-our-native-batsMetro’s Route 7 Halswell-Queenspark service is set to become even more convenient, thanks to an increase in frequency. The Route 7 Halswell-Queenspark service will run every 10 minutes from 5.30am
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/you-can-turn-up-and-go-on-metros-route-7-from-late-aprilToday, our Council formally adopted the 2020/21 Annual Plan (PDF File, 19.33MB) and set the rates for the coming year (1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021). Council strike rates Council
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2020/council-rates-balance-covid-recovery-and-environment-prioritiesWorks are starting on the Waiau Uwha River to protect Waiau township from flooding. Repairs and a new stopbank to protect Waiau township Flooding of Mason River, 1993 The Waiau township has
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2021/flood-resilience-for-waiau-townshipLearn how stopbanks are protected under the Flood Protection and Drainage Bylaw, and what activities are regulated to ensure their long-term effectiveness, so they can continue keeping people
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/flood-protection-and-community-resilience/flood-protection-assets-and-activities/stopbanksSome types of farming activity – or farming activities in areas with sensitive receiving environments – bring higher environmental risk. Our regional and subregional plans have defined which
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-plans-and-consenting/farming-land-use-consentThe southern lakes of Mackenzie Country are among Waitaha Canterbury’s most popular summer destinations for boating, camping, and recreation. With the community, boaties, and energy companies all
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/stay-safe-while-exploring-southern-lakes-this-summer