... and biodiversity degradation, as well as upholding the Treaty of Waitangi? Council roles and responsibilities As the regional government, we manage air quality, land and water use, biodiversity, and region...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/stories/2023/local-government-is-a-unitary-authority-really-the-solutionOur first Climate Action Plan was approved by the Council during a meeting on Wednesday 25 September. The plan outlines the regional council’s current and future response to climate change. You can...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/council-commits-to-holistic-climate-action... for suitability for swimming and recreation. The grade is based on the last five years of sampling. Sites that are not recommended for swimming because of their long-term grade are red on the Land Air...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/health-warnings/lake-warningsThe Environment Canterbury Council today resolved to make the Nutrient Management and Waitaki Plan Change, Plan Change 5 to the Land & Water Regional Plan, operative on 1 February 2019...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2018/nutrient-management-and-waitaki-plan-change-to-be-made-operativeSoils are a fundamental part of all land-based ecosystems. They buffer and purify water, regulate optimum growing temperatures for diverse plant species, cycle nutrients, filter contaminants, provide
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/land/soil-health... is released through their harvest or natural regeneration cycles. Trees can also act as a source of biofuel to help minimise the use of fossil fuel. New Zealand’s first Emissions Reduction Plan...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/climate-change/forestrys-role-in-offsetting-emissionsEach of Waitaha/Canterbury’s water zone committees has an action plan which outlines how they will work with the community to deliver their aspirations for freshwater as outlined in the Canterbury...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/waimakariri-water-zone/waimakariri-water-zone-committee-action-plan-2021-2024Each of Waitaha/Canterbury’s water zone committees has an action plan which outlines how they will work with the community to deliver their aspirations for freshwater as outlined in the Canterbury...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/kaikoura-water-zone/kaikoura-water-zone-committee-action-planThe South Island is a large area with a dispersed population and challenging terrain. This creates a number of transport challenges.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/transport/regional-transport-planning/south-island-transport-challengesFeedback on our draft Annual Plan 2023/24 closes in just a few short weeks, and time is running out to have your say. We want to know if you think we're on the right track or where we could make...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/last-chance-to-have-your-say-on-our-annual-plan-23