Christchurch City Council (CCC) has applied for various resource consents to establish and operate a wastewater treatment scheme and associated discharges to land as part of the Akaroa Treated
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/christchurch-city-council-akaroa-wastewater-treatment-schemeOur new People's Panel, Te Kōrari offers more opportunities for community participation, by way of short online surveys. Anyone can sign up to Te Kōrari to receive our surveys, which will be used
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/te-korari-provides-a-space-for-community-voicesLooking for a way to reduce the risk of nitrogen (N) leaching and make the most of the valuable nutrients left behind after winter forage crop grazing? A catch crop could be the answer. The role
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/catch-crops-a-powerful-tool-for-reducing-nitrogen-leachingSouth Taranaki farmer Trish Rankin will be hosting waste minimisation workshops for farmers in Ellesmere, Waimakariri, Christchurch and Geraldine between 16-19 June. The day Trish bought a dairy farm
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/rural-leader-on-a-mission-to-help-farmers-minimise-wasteRangitata Diversion Race Management Ltd have applied to Environment Canterbury and Ashburton District Council for consent for the construction and operation of a substantial water storage facility
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/rangitata-diversion-race-management-ltdDo you have kereru in your kōwhai? Tuna (eels) in your drain? There is a term for these treasures and the habitats that support them – in Māori, it is mahinga kai/mahika kai. https://youtu.be
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/mahinga-kaiAs winter approaches, a bit of planning can pay off, for a warmer home, lower heating costs, and cleaner air for Canterbury once the cold sets in. When the cold sets in, firewood sells out quickly
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/beat-the-winter-rush-get-your-home-warm-and-ready-nowIn its sixth year, the Soil Conservation and Revegetation (SCAR) project has worked with 252 North Canterbury farms to prevent hill country erosion and sediment run-off. Quality soil is Ian Knowles
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/soil-conservation-strengthens-future-for-hill-country-farmsOur Harbourmaster’s Office and the Royal New Zealand Navy have joined forces in a year long trial to educate boaties about water safety. Over the summer, teams have been patrolling key
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/smooth-sailing-for-harbourmaster-and-navy-partnership