... and annual average concentrations. In some locations, the monitoring site has been moved, which may affect the trends. More details about site locations can be found in the latest air quality environmental snapshot report (PDF File, 3.73MB). ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/air-quality/check-urban-air-quality/air-quality-trendsWinter weather has settled in, and as Cantabrians crank up their wood burners, we start to see high-pollution days in many of the areas we monitor. This winter season, we’ve already seen breaches
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/canterburys-high-pollution-days-climb-as-temperatures-dropWaitaha/Canterbury has a diverse range of environments with unique biodiversity, including the Kā Tiritiri-o-te-moana/Southern Alps, foothills, plains, braided rivers, wetlands, coastal lagoons...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/biodiversityAs the largest region in the country, Canterbury forms a significant part of New Zealand’s unique network of biodiversity. Working with landowners and the community, our biodiversity programme...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversityOur Council has packed a lot into 2024, and I have a feeling next year will be no different.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/stories/2024/thats-a-wrap-a-year-of-partnerships-plans-and-pivotingTerrestrial biodiversity refers to the variety of lifeforms that exist in a particular place. It includes genetic, species and ecosystem diversity and all the interactions between them. Here are the current issues our terrestrial ecosystems and biodiversity face in Waitaha/Canterbury. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/biodiversity/terrestrial-biodiversityMore E. coli detections and rising nitrate concentrations were found in Waitaha Canterbury groundwater last year. Our annual groundwater quality survey report for 2024 has been released (PDF file
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/annual-groundwater-survey-yet-to-show-improvements-in-water-quality... and seaweeds - many of which are recognised as taonga species. Here are the current issues faced by our marine ecosystems and biodiversity in Waitaha.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/biodiversity/marine... in the habitats where they are found, but rivers, lakes and wetlands have been extensively modified (for example, regulated flow regimes in rivers). Here are the current issues faced by our freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity in Waitaha. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/biodiversity/freshwaterHere you can find links to detailed reports about urban air quality. These include measuring particular air pollutants, various sources of air pollution, woodburner studies and assessing if targets
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/air-quality/check-urban-air-quality/air-quality-reports