... measures as well as flood warnings, public awareness of flooding and civil defence that combine to help reduce the impacts of large floods on the Canterbury community.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/floodplain-management-strategiesThe Waitaha Canterbury region and its communities are subject to a wide range of natural hazards including flooding, earthquakes, liquefaction, tsunamis and coastal erosion. Ten Civil Defence...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/natural-hazardsYour rates are used to carry out important work in your area. The work is organised into our three core services, agreed by the community through our Long-Term Plan. These three core services
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/long-term-plans/your-rates/how-your-rates-are-spentOur Harbourmaster’s Office and the Royal New Zealand Navy have joined forces in a year long trial to educate boaties about water safety. Over the summer, teams have been patrolling key
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/smooth-sailing-for-harbourmaster-and-navy-partnershipIf you see smoke or pollution from a fire, report it — it could harm your health and others. During recent smoke and fire events in Waitaha/Canterbury, we received multiple reports through our 24-hour...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/reporting-nuisance-smokeThe Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) has established its governance structure for the 2025-28 triennium. At the first Ordinary meeting of the new Council on Wednesday 19 November
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/new-leadership-and-committees-confirmedFlooding can happen quickly and with little warning. Our flood warning text alert system gives residents an early heads-up when river levels start to rise, usually before Civil Defence emergency...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/natural-hazards/floods/flood-warning-text-alert-systemThe next three months will test Canterbury's governance like nothing we've seen in decades. In the past month alone, central government has dropped three new bills, an amendment, multiple changes
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/resource-management-reform-a-reality-check-for-canterburyTaking action together to shape a thriving and resilient Waitaha Canterbury, now and for future generations | Toitū te marae o Tāne, toitū te marae o Tangaroa, toitū te iwi. Our Council has identified...
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