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An independent report into compliance, monitoring and enforcement (CME) by New Zealand’s regional and unitary councils has found it is in relatively good shape and made recommendations on improvements...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2019/independent-report-on-regional-council-compliance-monitoring-and-enforcement
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The decision on the application by Waterloo Park Limited for the deposition of contaminated material onto land at 400 Waterloo Road, Islington, has been released. The decision is to grant
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2021/waterloo-park-limited
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The pine trees in West Melton Forest, originally planted as a flood protection measure, now enhance tracks for horse riders of all abilities. At West Melton Forest, you will find horse float parking
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/regional-parks/waimakariri-river-regional-park/west-melton-forest
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More than half of wells monitored in our annual well survey showed nitrate levels still likely increasing. The results of our annual groundwater survey of 349 wells across Waitaha Canterbury show
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/e-coli-and-nitrate-present-in-canterbury-groundwater
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We’ve partnered with Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki Lincoln University to enhance research collaboration for the benefit of Waitaha/Canterbury. This partnership focuses on addressing key challenges
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/partnering-with-lincoln-university-for-a-sustainable-waitaha
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Nitrate contamination in waterways is a concern for everyone in Waitaha Canterbury. Intensive land use, including agriculture, is a leading contributor to increasing nitrate concentrations
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/drinking-water/nitrate-in-waterways
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Kōrero nā te awa Rakitata is about sharing stories of people’s connection with the Rangitata River. We are sharing these stories on behalf of Ko te Whakahaumanu o te Rakitata Awa | Rakitata
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/braided-rivers/braided-river-revival/korero-na-te-awa-rakitata-stories-from-the-rangitata-river
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The Waimakariri water zone lies north of the Waimakariri River and extends from Pegasus Bay in the east to the Puketeraki Range in the west. Both the Waimakariri River and the Ashley River/Rakahuri
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/waimakariri-water-zone
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Learn about water restrictions, irrigation schemes, and recommended irrigation techniques and how to comply with regulations for dams, irrigation ponds and fish screening facilities in Waitaha
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/irrigation
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McCains Foods (NZ) Ltd has applied for consent to construct a new stormwater treatment pond and discharge stormwater at 62 Meadows Road, Washdyke. Current status: The decision of the Hearing
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/mccain-foods-nz-limited
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