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The Regional Delivery Committee meeting on 13 November 2024 covered several key topics, including consent, compliance, air quality, and an update on our core service delivery for the first quarter of the financial year. Here are the key highlights from the meeting. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/celebrating-our-success-committee-hears-were-on-track-with-performance-and-consents-delivery
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The dramatic Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula volcanic landscape is a stark contrast to the surrounding Waitaha Canterbury plains. The topography, geology, and climate in such a uniquely formed...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/nature-in-your-area/banks-peninsula-zone
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https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/recreational-water-quality-results-from-lyttelton-bayswhakaraupo-and-akaroa
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The increased transport investment (a record $1.8 billion) into Waitaha Canterbury by central government is welcome news, but still leaves a massive funding gap.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/stories/2024/from-our-chair-transport-investment-welcome-but-funding-gap-remains
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... requests that the Greater Christchurch Public Transport Futures (PT Futures) programme be included as a major public transport project alongside those identified in Auckland and Wellington. PT Futures...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/keeping-the-wheels-moving-on-canterbury-transport-investment
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This page explains the difference between census counts and estimates, and which data to use for which purpose. It also provides data and summary analysis for Canterbury from the Census 2023, and data...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/regional-leadership/population/census-estimates
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Mountain biking, fishing, whitebaiting near the Kaiapoi River mouth, walking, picnics, kayaking, motocross and jet boating - Kaiapoi Island has it all for the outdoors-minded. There are separate areas...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/regional-parks/waimakariri-river-regional-park/kaiapoi-island
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Learn about the different types of notification, how to make a submission on a notified consent, and what is involved in the hearing process. The RMA sets out a specific order we must take
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notification-and-submission-process
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... Ōtūwharekai (Ashburton Lakes) is a significant and important part of our region, but threats to water quality mean that we need to take action now. Sign up to the Ōtūwharekai Working Group mailing...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/ashburton-water-zone/action-on-the-ground/o-tu-wharekai-ashburton-lakes
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Before starting any building or dam-related project, it's essential to understand the legal and procedural requirements involved. This includes determining whether you need resource consent, building
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/building-consent-for-large-dams/before-you-apply-for-a-building-consent
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