Canterbury produces around 57 percent of the South Island's GDP, so it's important that we have a resilient and reliable freight network. The region is a major hub of production and manufacturing
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/transport/regional-transport-planning/freightSee below for the Council and committee meetings this month and access meeting documents. If you'd like to speak at a Council meeting, see our Public Forum guidelines. View our Council meeting live
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/council-and-committee-meetingsYou can request and search for information relating to a specific property by clicking on any of the icons below. Available information includes EQC claim numbers, flooding assessments, and consent
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/property-informationDirector of Science Dr Tim Davie responds to recent Greenpeace nitrate testing in the Ashburton district. The well-known issue of elevated nitrate concentrations is a key driver for change
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/response-to-recent-greenpeace-nitrate-testing-in-ashburtonLast year the Hakatere / Ashburton River catchment made headlines for historic floods that damaged farms and infrastructure and even threatened Ashburton, but the lack of water in the Hakatere
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/changes-will-leave-more-water-in-the-hakatere-ashburton-riverThe Upper Rangitata Gorge Landcare Group is a passionate group of landowners committed to controlling weed and animal pests in the upper Rangitata riverbed and tributaries. The group formed from...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/landowners-restoring-upper-rangitata-catchment-to-pristine-environmentWe monitor lake sites regularly over the summer to check for bacteria (faecal contamination) and toxic algae. Each swim site is given a long-term grade prior to each summer monitoring season
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/health-warnings/lake-warningsWe monitor river sites regularly over the summer to check for bacteria (faecal contamination) and toxic algae. Each river site is given a long-term grade prior to the summer monitoring season
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/health-warnings/river-warningsFeature image: Warwick Allen A groundbreaking mapping platform that brings together more than 60 years of river bird survey data is already delivering critical new insights for conservation
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/mapping-tool-reveals-decline-in-torea-across-canterbury-braided-riversWe partner with communities across Waitaha Canterbury to support events, programmes, and initiatives that align with our priorities. If you’d like us to participate in or support your community event...
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