You may have noticed in the news that there’s been increased interest in dairy conversions or intensification of existing dairy farms in parts of Waitaha Canterbury, and wondered, what's the story
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/dairy-conversions-whats-the-storyBefore starting any building or dam-related project, it's essential to understand the legal and procedural requirements involved. This includes determining whether you need resource consent, building
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/building-consent-for-large-dams/before-you-apply-for-a-building-consentIf you have concerns about our processes or believe there’s been a breach of the Building Act 2004, you can submit a formal complaint. Learn more about our complaint procedure below. A complaint may...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/building-consent-for-large-dams/building-consents-complaints-processHigh numbers of consent applications in recent times and their increasingly complex nature created issues with processing many of them within statutory timeframes. Putting new procedures in place
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/good-progress-with-processing-consentsThe decision on the applications to excavate gravel and other natural material from, divert water within, and discharge contaminants (sediment) into the Waimakariri River, generally
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2025/isaac-constructionWallabies are a serious national pest problem that requires a collaborative effort to solve — no one person, agency, or group is going to win this battle alone. In July 2020, when the National
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/collaboration-is-key-for-wallaby-controlNoise can impact our enjoyment within Greater Christchurch and it is important to ensure any nuisance noise effects are well managed.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2021/council-reviews-airport-noise-contoursUrban development and the physical expansion of urban areas can have significant effects on the sustainable management of natural and physical resources. Unplanned or poorly planned growth leads
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