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... and future opportunity costs. Has the goal been met? Met Partially met Not met The Selwyn Waihora and Ashburton water zone committees developed options (including a preferred option), for funding...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/measuring-cwms-progress/indicators-of-regional-and-national-economies
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Our approach to biodiversity is to focus on protecting and maintaining what remains, specifically in our vulnerable priority wetland, braided river, freshwater and terrestrial ecosystems
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/our-biodiversity-work/yearly-summary-of-our-biodiversity-work
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https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/ashburton/underground-water-monitoring-to-help-with-next-steps-for-lake-healthnew-news-events-and-stories-page
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Disposing of waste responsibly helps protect our land and waterways. Below is a quick guide to the disposal of cleanfill and tyre waste, what facilities do and don’t accept, when documentation
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/waste-and-hazardous-substances/managing-waste
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Covering approximately 164,000 hectares, Waitaha Canterbury has more braided rivers than any other region in New Zealand. There are seven alpine braided rivers that contribute 88 per cent of the flow
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/braided-rivers/canterburys-braided-rivers
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Birds known for their mythical status are taking refuge at a newly restored wetland around Aotearoa’s largest lagoon, bringing hope for future generations. For the last five years, Te Taumutu Rūnanga...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/selwyn-waihora/whakaora-te-waikekewai-project-restored-wetland-attracts-rare-birds
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... the beginning is vital. Rūnanga are represented on all zone committees and are an essential part of the collaborative planning process.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/canterburys-approach-to-water-management/working-with-mana-whenua
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... or other regional authority. Complaints must be submitted to us in writing: Email: buildingconsents@ecan.govt.nz Post: Environment Canterbury, PO Box 345, Christchurch 8140 In-person: 200
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/building-consent-for-large-dams/building-consents-complaints-process
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Each of Waitaha/Canterbury's water zone committees has an action plan which outlines how they will work with the community to deliver their aspirations for freshwater as outlined in the Canterbury...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/ashburton-water-zone/ashburton-water-zone-progress-report
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... have worked with councils, government agencies, and more recently, iwi as part of the Greater Christchurch Partnership to plan for and manage urban growth and development in Greater Christchurch/Ōtautahi. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/urban-development/urban-context-and-policy-direction
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