Climate change will result in warmer temperatures, more hot days (≥25°C), fewer frosts (≤0°C), changes in rainfall patterns, more extreme weather events and a rise in sea level.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/climate-change/climate-change-projectionsEnvironment Canterbury and Christchurch City Council will jointly hear applications from Road Metals Company Limited to expand their quarry into a new area adjacent to their existing quarry site...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/road-metals-company-ltdEnvironment Canterbury and Selwyn District Council has received an application to establish a new quarry (Roydon Quarry) between Curraghs, Dawsons, Maddisons and Jones Road, Templeton. Current status
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/fulton-hogan-ltd-proposed-roydon-quarryTe Rauakaaka sits on the south side of the Waimakariri River and includes the Waimakariri River saltmarsh and Styx River mouth. Te Rauakaaka includes the Whites Crossing Picnic Area around the mouth
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/regional-parks/waimakariri-river-regional-park/te-rauakaaka... to create a more collaborative management approach for the Wairewa catchment.” Banks Peninsula water zone committee The Banks Peninsula water zone committee is a joint committee of Christchurch City...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/banks-peninsula/funding-the-future-of-catchment-management-at-te-roto-o-wairewalake-forsythThe most recent local body election was held on 11 October 2025, with the next election scheduled for 2028. This page provides the official results, vote counts, elected councillors, and related post
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/about/your-council/local-electionsRoad safety is an ongoing priority for our transport network. Everyone using Canterbury's roads should be able to get to where they are going safely, regardless of whether they are walking, cycling
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/transport/regional-transport-planning/road-safetyCanterbury has a variety of saltwater and freshwater wetlands across the region, stretching from the coastal to alpine zones. While certain plants and wildlife are often found in wetlands according
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/wetlands/canterbury-wetland-typesAt one extremity of the Selwyn Waihora zone is the culturally and ecologically significant Te Waihora Lake Ellesmere, and at the other is the striking limestone karst and rugged peaks of Arthur's Pass...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/nature-in-your-area/selwyn-waihora-zone-biodiversity