We are encouraging the community to take part in an extended engagement process that will help shape the region’s future. Our Chair Peter Scott said the information collected from the community
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/community-input-critical-in-shaping-regions-futureWinding its way from mountains to sea, through farmland and urban areas, the Ashburton River/Hakatere is at the heart of the Ashburton region. Now a new minimum flow condition on the river's
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/new-minimum-flow-will-improve-mauri-of-hakatere-ashburton-riverEnvironment Canterbury was required to obtain the views of greater Christchurch communities in undertaking a review of the Land Use Recovery Plan 2013 (LURP) and sought public feedback
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/land-use-recovery-plan/land-use-recovery-plan-reviewIt is our ongoing role to work with the public, territorial authorities and other organisations to develop floodplain management plans and strategies for various catchments throughout the region
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/floodplain-management-strategiesWaitaha/Canterbury is one of the largest and most diverse regions in New Aotearoa/New Zealand. Waitaha includes a variety of landscapes, including: the rugged main divide ranges
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/natural-character-features-and-landscapes/the-landscape-values-of-canterburywaitahaLocalised discharges (where the source of the emissions can be identified) can impact air quality. Here are some of the issues we face in Waitaha/Canterbury in relation to the localised effects
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/air/localised-effects-of-discharges-to-airOne of the main air pollutants in Canterbury is airborne particles, often referred to as particulate matter (PM). These particles are defined by their size, with particles smaller than 10 micrometres
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/data/air-quality-dataAttributes: Aurora Grant, Consents Planning Manager (Environment Canterbury) and Jonts McKerrow, Regulatory and Compliance Group Manager (Waimate District Council). We are pleased the Minister
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/councils-welcome-ministers-decision-to-call-in-applicationsTe Waihora/Lake Ellesmere was reopened to the sea on Sunday (15 June), following a week-long earthworks operation that saw a dedicated team working to ready the site. After a successful opening
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/te-waihoralake-ellesmere-opened-to-seaWe understand our role in maintaining the special character of the Rakaia. It’s something we take seriously. On 10 November 2023 we withdrew our application to the Environment Court to clarify our
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/correcting-the-record-on-the-rakaia-river