A dedicated coordinator to champion local environmental projects has been supported by the Ashburton Water Zone Committee. The Mid-Canterbury Catchment Collective (MCCC) has appointed Angela Cushnie
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/ashburton/new-role-empowers-communities-in-the-ashburton-zone...“This is a big conversation and it’s going to transform local government and democracy, our economy, environmental management and the work we all do for our region.” Those were the words from
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/councillors-gather-to-discuss-submissions-on-consequential-reformsRecent media coverage about our consents processing may have caused a bit of confusion about how we’re actually tracking in this space.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/stories/2024/from-our-acting-chair-setting-the-record-straight-onOur latest annual water quality monitoring results show a mixed picture for lakes and rivers in the Upper Waitaki catchment—information that is already shaping how we manage land and water
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/annual-water-quality-results-continue-to-guide-action-in-upper-waitakiFinal election results confirm the make-up of the Environment Canterbury Council, with an even split of new and returning councillors for the new term. The results mean there will be eight new
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/final-results-confirm-eight-new-councillors-for-environment-canterbury-councilThe decision of Environment Canterbury and Selwyn District Council in regard to the applications for the extension of an existing quarry operation (Wheatsheaf Quarry) located at 50 Selwyn Road and 706...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2022/fletcher-concrete-and-infrastructure-limited-winstone-aggregates-divisionWaiau Toa Clarence River in northern Kaikōura - Image courtesy of Heath Melville. The Kaikōura Zone has many short, steep, hill-fed rivers, with the upper reaches of all waterways in the zone having...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/kaikoura-water-zone/local-projects-and-priorities-in-your-zone/waterways-in-kaikouraOur governing body of 16 Councillors focuses on region-wide strategic decision-making alongside our key partners, stakeholders, and communities. Further information Learn more about our governance
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/about/your-council/our-team/councillors... Ōtūwharekai (Ashburton Lakes) is a significant and important part of our region, but threats to water quality mean that we need to take action now. Sign up to the Ōtūwharekai Working Group mailing...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/ashburton-water-zone/action-on-the-ground/o-tu-wharekai-ashburton-lakesThe Whakaora Te Waikēkēwai project was officially launched at an open day showcasing five restoration projects underway in the Te Waikēkēwai/Waikēkēwai Stream catchment. Whakaora Te Waikēkēwai...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/selwyn-waihora/a-golden-age-for-environmental-work-in-waikekewai-stream