To bus or not to bus? That’s the question we’re asking our community. We want your feedback to help shape the future of Metro bus and ferry services across Christchurch, Selwyn and Waimakariri. Your...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/have-your-say-on-the-future-of-public-transportIn December 2019, significant rain fell across South Canterbury, causing widespread flooding and damaging flood protection infrastructure in the Rangitata and Waitaki Rivers. Since then, we've spent
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/south-canterbury-river-works-strengthen-community-resilienceLast month, 11 of our Councillors visited Kaikōura on a three-day field trip to see first-hand the mahi underway to enhance biosecurity and biodiversity, conserve and regenerate soil in hill country
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/canterbury-councillors-take-kaikouraYou can start your build as soon as your building consent is granted. You must start building work within 12 months of the date the consent was issued; otherwise, it will lapse.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/building-consent-for-large-dams/starting-your-build... 'in principle' agreement to pay Ritchies Christchurch drivers the 2021 Living Wage. Contract documentation formalizing this agreement was finalised in early October and drivers have since been paid. Work...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2021/all-canterbury-public-transport-drivers-to-receive-the-2021-living-wageWhat if the leaves of the humble tī kōuka (cabbage tree) could be used for a greener, more sustainable and profitable future? That’s the question Yiting Su from Breens Intermediate explored in his...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/the-humble-cabbage-tree-leaf-proves-a-tough-competitor-at-wrybill-trophy-awardsA week of upgrades to the Harewood, Gardiners and Breens Roads intersection will cause delays for Metro’s Routes 8, 27 and 125 from 5pm on Sunday 4 January 2026. The Christchurch City Council...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/new-news-events-and-stories-page-7We're researching several categories of waste that affect Canterbury and have national relevance, including end-of-life tyres, coal tar, and treated timber.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/waste-and-hazardous-substances/current-waste-issuesCouncil has voted to extend its Greater Christchurch flat-fare trial, to facilitate the smooth transition to Motu Move, the new national payment system for public transport, next year. The flat...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/environment-canterbury-approves-public-transport-flat-fare-trial-extension