The Council's work is guided by a framework of legislation and national and local policies, plans and strategies. Learn more about the specific laws, policies, and strategies we follow and how they shape our work. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/about/your-council/about-us/our-governance... all want – a safer, healthier city.” Report smoke or air pollution by calling us on 0800 765 588 (24-hours) or through our other reporting options. If you are planning an outdoor burn, make sure you check the rules. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/reporting-nuisance-smokeAs 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-nowIf you are planning work on your home this autumn, consider a professional assessment for the presence of asbestos or lead. There have been two recent cases where people have water blasted
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/diy-water-blasting-contaminates-homes-with-asbestos... below and we will add more over time. If you are looking for our statutory reports, you can find these under Plans, strategies and bylaws, recreational water quality annual report and
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/reporting/reporting-backNALG (NZ) Ltd has applied for consent to establish a facility to produce methane from organic material at 233 Old West Coast Road, Christchurch. Current status: The hearing has been defered...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/nalg-new-zealand-limitedCanterbury produces around 57 percent of the South Island's GDP, so it's important that we have a resilient and reliable freight network. The region is a major hub of production and manufacturing
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/transport/regional-transport-planning/freightA simulated marine oil spill at Te Ana Marina in Lyttelton last week provided our staff the opportunity to practice deploying marine oil spill response equipment and talk through probable response
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/marine-oil-spill-response-exercise-to-minimise-impacts-on-our-coastal-environmentWe respond to a variety of environmental incidents in the region that affect our air, water and land. Here you can find the latest serious environmental incident alerts. This page covers alerts...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/complying-with-the-resource-management-act/current-environmental-incidents