The decision of the Hearing Commissioner on the application to take and use water for irrigation of farmland at Duncans Road, Ashburton, has been released. The decision is to decline the application. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2024/mr-a-b-and-mrs-l-a-fordThe busy warmer months are well on their way but a group of farmers in our water zone have already been flat out - working with Environment Canterbury to make changes to their Nutrient Discharge
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/quick-action-on-water-quality-issue-for-ahuriri-consentsThis page aims to provide updates for the community on Renew Energy Limited's (REL's) consent application to store bales at an industrial site in Belfast. It also deals with the unauthorised storage
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/christchurch-west-melton/waste-bale-storageSouth Canterbury farmers Martin (pictured left) and Thomas Cochrane were chuffed to take out the top honours in the Ravensdown South Canterbury Winter Feed Competition in June. They won awards
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/behind-the-scenes-of-a-winning-cropThe first stage of a major weed control programme in Rakaia Gorge is complete, with several signs of its success. So far, more than 7,000 hours of labour have been clocked up across approximately 42
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/selwyn-waihora/paving-the-way-for-indigenous-vegetation-in-rakaia-gorgeWaitarakao is a special place for mana whenua, local people and visitors. Together with our partners we’ve made a plan to restore the health of the lagoon and wider catchment. Learn about actions
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/orari-temuka-opihi-pareora-water-zone/our-waitarakaoWastewater comes from homes and other buildings like schools and commercial premises. It consists of both blackwater (water from toilets and urinals) and greywater (water from kitchens, baths, washing...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/wastewaterWe work alongside our partners to solve the problem of wallabies. Together we have a vision for a wallaby-free Aotearoa.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biosecurity/national-programmes/wallaby-control/wallaby-control-workCanterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) has issued formal warnings to three parties following an independent compliance investigation into activities at a South Canterbury farm. Chief
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/council-issues-warnings-following-compliance-investigationOur scientists and engineers find an innovative solution to help fish travel up and down Taranaki Creek. Many of New Zealand’s native fish species like īnanga/whitebait or tuna/eels are migratory
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/fish-letterbox-a-gamechanger-for-fish-passage-in-local-waterway