... for Greater Christchurch, or a super-city model. But what is this? Will it be better than the status quo — particularly when we consider the challenges we face in relation to climate change, water...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/stories/2023/local-government-is-a-unitary-authority-really-the-solutionA Christchurch high school student believes a simple wool filter could go a long way in stopping microplastics from entering our waterways – and she has evidence to back up her theory. Millie Palmer...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/students-solution-to-microplastics-just-came-naturallyNot sure which constituency you’re in? Use this interactive map to quickly find out and see where you belong.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/about/your-council/local-elections/candidate-information...: Pick up litter and put it in the right bin. If you have a dog, pick up their poo and put it in the rubbish bin (red bin in Christchurch). Dog poo contains harmful bacteria that we don’t want...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/how-to-wash-your-car-without-polluting-stormwaterCommunities and infrastructure in the Waitaha Canterbury region are subject to risks from geological hazards such as earthquakes, landslides and tsunamis. Here are the current issues arising from
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/natural-hazards/geological-hazards... zone committees across the region have funded local projects each year aimed at improving biodiversity and water quality for recreational opportunities. The Environment Canterbury interactive...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/measuring-cwms-progress/recreational-and-amenity-opportunities..., and an orchard. “Our kids brought the Boulder Copper back to Christchurch - our own specific species of butterfly. They were found all throughout Canterbury, but they hadn’t been here for 200 years,” said...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/waitaha-students-leading-the-way-in-sustainability... of that has come from Predator Free 2050 Ltd and Environment Canterbury contributes $600,000 annually. Other key contributors include Christchurch City Council, Selwyn District Council, Department...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/selwyn-waihora/trapping-key-threats-on-kaitoreteSmoke from home heating is a major contributor to air pollution in Waitaha Canterbury. To help improve air quality, we ensure burners pass strict emissions tests before authorising them for use in our...
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