The vision for Waimakariri, which was developed with the community, is, “Mō tātou, ā, mō kā uri, ā muri ake nei; for us and our children after us". We work with landowners, community, groups and other...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/waimakariri-water-zone/local-projects-and-prioritiesFarmers in Selwyn Waihora have faced challenging times over the past decade with tightening environmental regulations. Good progress is being made toward achieving better environmental outcomes
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-practices/reducing-nitrogen-loss/selwyn-waihoraScientific evidence tells us that inefficient wood burners and sub-optimal wood burner operations contribute significantly to poor wintertime air quality in Canterbury. That’s why we encourage the use...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/air-quality/home-heatingA round of surprise visits to ensure businesses are preventing ‘plastics pollution’ has seen some pleasing results. Our staff recently arrived unannounced at 15 Christchurch sites where plastic
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/christchurch-west-melton/operation-nurdle-clamping-down-on-problem-plasticsArchie, the pest-hunting border collie, has had a busy year since becoming fully certified for pest detection. The four-year-old is currently the only dog in New Zealand to be certified through
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/sniffing-out-threats-archies-nose-for-nuisance-weedsWe’ve updated our Public Access to Recreation Map which shows you the access points for water-based recreation spots in our region as well as helpful information to plan your trip. We know lots...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/how-do-i-get-there-check-out-the-updated-public-access-to-recreation-mapClimate change is already having visible effects in the Canterbury region, and these will continue to become more apparent over time. Temperatures are warming and weather patterns are shifting
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/climate-change/climate-change-in-canterburyMcIntoshs is a stretch of berm on the north bank of the Waimakariri River, on Ferry Road east of Kaiapoi Township. It’s a popular fishing and whitebaiting spot with a picnic area. A platform
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/regional-parks/waimakariri-river-regional-park/mcintoshsCommissioner Shearer has granted the application subject to conditions for McAlpine Limited Rangiora to discharge water and contaminants to land in circumstances which may result in these contaminants...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2011/mcalpine-limited-rangioraLearn about the different types of notification, how to make a submission on a notified consent, and what is involved in the hearing process. The RMA sets out a specific order we must take
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notification-and-submission-process