... to Environment Canterbury in consultation with the community as part of the planning process for Plan Change 5, which became operative last year. Tighter land-use rules and continued emphasis...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/local-knowledge-in-the-limelightAs a farmer, landowner, or forestry operator, you need to ensure the environmental effects of your activities are appropriately managed and notify us before you carry out certain activities.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-practices/commercial-forestryEach 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/selwyn-waihora-zone/selwyn-waihora-water-zone-progress-reportWaitarakao 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-waitarakao... if significant indigenous vegetation within these areas is identified in a district plan, or if there are rules that relate to vegetation clearance within these areas.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/biodiversity/regional-roles-and-policiesArt conservation is not a role you would usually associate with environmental planning but in South Canterbury this has become an important focus of the local water zone committee. The protection...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/tuhituhi-o-nehera-protecting-maori-rock-artCanterbury farmers are proving that steady progress pays off, with seven years of our collected Farm Environment Plan (FEP) audit data showing a dramatic lift in environmental performance across the region. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/fep-data-shows-canterbury-farmers-are-making-real-environmental-progressThe Canterbury Regional Code of Practice for defences against water and drainage schemes sets rules for local authorities and network utility providers working on flood protection and drainage assets
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/flood-protection-and-community-resilience/permissions-to-work-near-flood-protection-assets/defences-against-water-code-of-practice... deforestation, burning, drainage, settlement, and development, and the introduction of invasive pests. Here we look at the biodiversity issues facing our region that inform our planning framework. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/biodiversity