Affordable housing is important for people's wellbeing. High housing costs relative to income are often associated with severe financial difficulty and can leave households with insufficient income
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/urban-development/canterbury-housing-affordabilityMany people in Waitaha Canterbury heat their homes by burning solid fuels, such as wood or pellets. There are rules in the Canterbury Air Regional Plan (CARP) guiding the installation of solid fuel
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/air-quality/home-heating/home-heating-guidelines-in-my-clean-air-zoneReport an environmental incident Is something happening right now that could cause serious harm to the environment or people? Call us immediately on 0800 765 588 (24/7). If the environmental
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/info/contactWest Melton Forest is a regional park designed primarily for horse riding, with a network of sandy trails suited to riders of all abilities. Originally planted for flood protection, the pine forest
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/regional-parks/waimakariri-river-regional-park/west-melton-forestAround this time of year, we get many calls complaining about smoky or smelly outdoor fires. To avoid complaints from your neighbours and a visit from one of our incident response officers, get
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/burning-outdoorsLocalised discharges (where the source of the emissions can be identified) can impact air quality. Here are some of the issues we face in Waitaha/Canterbury in relation to the localised effects
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/air/localised-effects-of-discharges-to-airAround 200 tiny beetles have been released near Staveley to help control Chilean flame creeper, an invasive vine threatening native forests. They’re small, and they’re on a big mission. The beetles...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/tiny-beetles-released-in-canterbury-to-tackle-invasive-chilean-flame-creeperThis summer, we are encouraging everyone to take simple steps to protect our waterways—starting with being mindful about what ends up in our stormwater drains when you’re out and about. Every...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/from-your-streets-to-our-streams-take-action-to-protect-stormwaterCanterbury’s regional parks are home to unique vegetation, wildlife, and spaces for everyone to enjoy.Keeping them clean protects these environments and ensures they remain safe and enjoyable for all...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/regional-parks/lets-keep-it-tidy