Our resource consents newsletter provides the latest guidance on what to consider when applying for a resource consent and how to ensure your application has all the necessary information
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/sign-up-to-our-resource-consents-mailing-listThe Council has decided not to include a Māori constituency in the next local elections in 2025. "We have previously considered the option of a Māori constituency and felt the best, most appropriate...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/council-opts-not-to-include-maori-constituencyWe've recently completed the first phase of a targeted willow control programme across more than 270 hectares in the Upper Waitaki region, where willow trees have impacted water flow and freshwater
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/targeted-willow-control-in-ahuriri-catchmentHazardous substances are encountered as part of everyday life but they also have the potential to cause contamination that is harmful to people and the environment. Land can become contaminated
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/land/hazardous-substances-and-land-contaminationA coastal walkway path in Timaru has been closed after a report of asbestos in the area. A section of the path, north of Smithfield Beach, will be closed until further notice. Today, Timaru District
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2019/contamination-investigation-closes-walkwayElection contests will be held in all seven constituencies for the Canterbury Regional Council. “With the deadline passing for people to get their nominations in and candidates confirmed, I can advise...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/new-candidates-to-vie-for-canterbury-constituenciesIn Waitaha/Canterbury cattle feedlots - and the resource consents required for them to operate - attract community interest. What is a feedlot? The National Environmental Standards for Freshwater...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/feedlot-consent-applications-in-canterburyMeridian Energy Limited proposes to replace existing water and discharge consents associated with the continued operation of the Waitaki Power Scheme. Current status: The application has been referred...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/meridian-energy-limitedIf the environmental effects of your consent application are more than minor, the resource consent will require notification under Section 95 of the Resource Management Act (RMA). When we make
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissionsFind out about the Environmental Law Initiative’s (ELI) application for judicial review of our decisions relating to the granting of Mayfield-Hinds-Valetta Water Limited’s (MHV) irrigation scheme
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/judicial-reviews/mayfield-hinds-valetta-consent-judicial-review