The Waitaha Canterbury region and its communities are subject to a wide range of natural hazards including flooding, earthquakes, liquefaction, tsunamis and coastal erosion. Ten Civil Defence
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/natural-hazardsWaitaha/Canterbury has a network of urban areas, which vary in their size, role, and character. Ōtautahi/Christchurch is Aotearoa/New Zealand’s second largest city with a population of nearly...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/urban-developmentClimate change is an issue that requires our attention and action. We are already experiencing its impacts, due to increased concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. The way we respond
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/climate-changeView our latest reports and strategies. For further information, search using our document library.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/media/media-centre/media-reports-and-statisticsRead about some of our current projects that help protect and further our understanding of our coast and marine environments.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/coastal-environment/coastal-projectsDo you have freshwater crayfish in your drain? Lizards in your flax? Whitebait in your creek? There is a term for these treasures and the habitats that support them – in Māori, it is mahinga kai
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-plans-and-consenting/farm-environment-plans/mahinga-kaiTo view upcoming events or find out how to organise an event in our regional parks, visit our events page.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/regional-parks/noticesAre you worried about an activity that could harm the environment or have seen a boating incident, accident or hazard? Report it by calling us anytime at 0800 765 588 (24/7), or use the forms listed
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/info/report-an-environmental-incidentWe work to protect and enhance the mauri and special values of all Waitaha Canterbury's waterways by monitoring water quality and quantity and restricting activity where necessary to ensure
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/water-conservation-orders