Our procedures and criteria, fees and charges, and application forms for certification and recognition are detailed below. Download a copy of the Canterbury Certified Farm Environment Plan Auditor
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-plans-and-consenting/farm-environment-plans/information-for-auditorsThis page aims to provide updates for the community on Renew Energy Limited's (REL's) consent application to store bales at an industrial site in Belfast. It also deals with the unauthorised storage
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/christchurch-west-melton/waste-bale-storageHear from Kaikōura Water Zone Committee chair Ted Howard about the latest in local water management. I hope you’ve had an enjoyable summer - it certainly has flown by! Water has been getting
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/kaikoura/ted-talks-march-2025In February 2026, Environment Canterbury issued Christchurch City Council an abatement notice for failing to provide an adequate action plan to address the persistent stench coming from the fire
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/air-quality/odour-monitoring/bromley-odourPhoto credit: Peter Langlands - Wild Capture The Australasian bittern/matuku-hūrepo is one of our most fascinating birds, and unfortunately, one of our most endangered. It’s estimated
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/backing-the-bittern-the-bird-on-the-brinkWaitaha/Canterbury is experiencing increasing pressure on landscapes, natural character and outstanding features, with a range of activities contributing to these pressures within our different
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/natural-character-features-and-landscapes/potential-issues-impacting-natural-character-features-and-landscapesEnvironment Canterbury is taking action to investigate what may have caused a decline in water quality at the Ahuriri Arm of Lake Benmore. This year’s annual water quality monitoring resulted
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/environment-canterbury-takes-action-on-ahuriri-arm-water-qualityA 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