Having mana whenua contributing to decisions with their local knowledge of the taiao (environment) of Waitaha Canterbury will continue the progress toward better environmental outcomes. The Canterbury...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/about/your-council/our-team/mana-whenua-representationEndangered fish live in creeks and streams all over Waitaha/Canterbury. We caught up with experts at a Fish Celebration Day organised by a local catchment group to find out what's being done
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/celebrating-the-lowland-longjaw-galaxidWe're working with several partners on a wide range of initiatives within the Lower Waitaki South Coastal Canterbury water zone. We've provided a snapshot of some key projects below.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/lower-waitaki-water-zone/action-in-the-zoneEnsuring the region's transport network is well maintained, supports growth, and operates efficiently is expected to cost $5.35 billion over the 10 years from 2021/22 to 2030/31. The land transport
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/transport/regional-transport-planning/canterbury-transport-spendCanterbury boasts over 60 per cent of Aotearoa/New Zealand's rare braided river systems, nurturing diverse ecosystems under threat from various factors. Find out how our projects improve habitats
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/our-biodiversity-work/braided-river-projectsWaste includes materials, from any source, that are unwanted, unvalued, and are to be discarded or discharged. Wastes can be solid, liquid or gaseous, or a combination of these. The amount of waste
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/land/waste-minimisation-and-management...;Review environmental flows and catchment load limits in response to changing monitoring information, new understanding and technologies, and if requested by regional and zone committees. Has this goal been...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/measuring-cwms-progress-2021/environmental-limits-2021You’ll likely be aware that the Government is proposing major changes to the Resource Management Act (RMA), and intends to eventually replace it completely.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/stories/2024/from-our-deputy-chair-striking-the-right-balance-with-rma-reform...-round candidateChair of the Canterbury Civil Defence Emergency Management Group Lianne Dalziel received endorsement for the appointment at the Civil Defence Emergency Management Group Joint Committee...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2021/sean-poff-named-civil-defence-emergency-management-group-controller...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/selwyn-waihora/riverbeds-are-not-dumping-grounds