We are responsible for issuing building consents for large dams in Waitaha/Canterbury, Otago, Southland, the West Coast, and Rēkohu Chatham Islands. Our role is to ensure that those dams are well
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/building-consent-for-large-damsEnvironment Canterbury uses the Resource Management Act and the Canterbury Air Regional Plan to manage air quality and activities that generate dust. Quarrying activities typically require a resource
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2018/notification-of-quarry-consentsA Canterbury coal mine has been fined $10,500 for causing sediment to run into a waterway. Bathurst Coal Limited was issued 14 infringement notices for unconsented sediment runoff from its mine
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2017/coal-mine-fined-for-consent-breachesEnviroschool students across Waitaha recently celebrated their sustainability journeys at Burnside Primary School as part of the annual Enviro-leaders Hui. About 70 students in year 7 and 8 took part
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/waitaha-students-leading-the-way-in-sustainabilityTransport emissions are the fastest growing source of greenhouse gas emissions in New Zealand. Reducing transport emissions is critical to reducing the effects of climate change, and ensuring New
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/transport/regional-transport-planning/transport-emissionsOur land management advisors (or Ilamas, as they are sometimes known!) provide free support and advice for Canterbury landowners looking to implement sustainable land management practices and improve
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/meet-our-land-management-advisorsIf your consent expires within the next two years, it’s a good idea to start planning for this now. Since your last consent application, there have been some regulatory changes. This means you'll
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/getting-ready-for-consent-renewalAn independent hearing panel has granted Oceania Dairy consents to build a pipeline. In 2019 Oceania Dairy applied for six consents relating to the construction of a 7.5 km coastal outfall
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2020/oceania-dairy-consents-grantedA consent to bottle water in Belfast has been granted. Cloud Ocean Water applied to change the purpose of its consent from using water for a wool scour to using water for commercial bottling
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2017/water-bottling-consent-grantedOver the past 18 months, clearing our consent backlog has been our top priority. We’re pleased to share that the final consent from over 1,200 legacy cases has now been addressed. Just over 15 months...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/marking-the-end-of-consent-backlog