A remediation plan is being developed after asbestos-containing building materials, likely used as infill many years ago, surfaced on a coastal walking track in Timaru in February. Update: Clean-up
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2019/site-investigation-planned-as-asbestos-confirmedView our latest reports and strategies. For further information, search using our document library.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/media/media-centre/media-reports-and-statisticsThe busy warmer months are well on their way but a group of farmers in our water zone have already been flat out - working with Environment Canterbury to make changes to their Nutrient Discharge
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/quick-action-on-water-quality-issue-for-ahuriri-consentsA consent application by Southern Proteins Limited to discharge contaminants to air from a proposed low temperature rendering plant (at 144 Meadows Road, Washdyke) has been granted for a term of 20
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/southern-proteins-granted-consent-to-discharge-to-airThe Court of Appeal's decision on how we consider resource consent applications for water 'take' and 'use' has far-reaching implications for how we manage Canterbury's water. "When it comes through
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/resource-consent-processing-changes-whats-the-storyEarlier this year, several media stories focused on Mayfield Hinds Valetta Irrigation Scheme’s application for renewal of its consent. This was the first of three schemes applying for similar consent...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2021/consent-renewalPlanning provisions that protect biodiversity values are included in Canterbury's regional policy statement and plans. We report on progress on behalf of CWMS partners, who also protect
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/measuring-cwms-progress/ecosystem-health-and-biodiversityThis summer, we'll be doing a second controlled operation to spray willows in the Ahuriri catchment as part of efforts to improve the flow and health of waterways feeding into Lake Benmore
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/second-stage-of-willow-control-in-ahuririOriginally published: 27 February 2025 Consultation has now closed on our proposed changes to bus services in Christchurch, Waimakariri and Selwyn. The draft Annual Plan sets out the work we'll do
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/council-invites-feedback-on-bus-options-and-consent-feesThe Canterbury Mayoral Forum has selected Nigel Bowen as its Chair for this local government term, having met for the first time this triennium on Friday 25 November. "I would like to thank members
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/canterbury-mayoral-forum-congratulates-its-new-chair