The Land Use Recovery Plan 2013 (LURP) is a statutory document prepared under the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Act 2011 it took effect in December 2013. Its purpose is to provide
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/land-use-recovery-planHere you can find links to detailed reports about urban air quality. These include measuring particular air pollutants, various sources of air pollution, woodburner studies and assessing if targets
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/air-quality/check-urban-air-quality/air-quality-reportsDavid Perenara-O’Connell of Kaitōrete Limited and Minister for Research, Science and Innovation, Hon Megan Woods, announced a project to secure the future of one of Waitaha’s iconic landmarks
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2021/project-tawhaki-a-true-winwin-for-waitahaOur Council is asking for better recognition of the importance of Canterbury, and the wider South Island, in the Government’s 10-year land transport strategy. We've provided feedback on the draft
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/keeping-the-wheels-moving-on-canterbury-transport-investmentNine innovative environmental initiatives, including four wetlands, will be supported at the recommendation of the Waimakariri Water Zone Committee for the 2023/2024 financial year.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/wetlands-the-focus-for-new-waimakariri-fundingThe Fast-track Approvals Act 2024 (FTAA) is a new approval process for a range of infrastructure, housing and development projects with significant regional or national benefits. It is an alternative
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/before-you-apply/consent-fast-trackingA community information session about the health of the Opuha and Kakahu (Te Kākaho) Rivers was well attended, with around 40 members of the community gathering to discuss the findings of our recently...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/learn-about-the-ecological-health-of-opuha-and-kakahu-riverThree new members will contribute valuable knowledge to assist the Climate Change Action Committee in decision making on climate change in Canterbury. Professor Anita Wreford and Professor Shaun
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/members-climate-change-action-committeeShorty Thomas with her twins Kye and Zac using the MyWay service. Innovation has paid off in Timaru as the city’s new on-demand public transport service goes from strength to strength. Environment
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2021/timarus-on-demand-public-transport-hits-200000-ride-milestone