... three days of heavy rain at the end of May affected the whole region and our environment, taking an especially heavy toll on those who make their living near the banks of the Hakatere/Ashburton River...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/ashburton/a-plan-for-action... such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Victoria Guidelines². If it is determined in step two that the proposed discharge of dust to the air could have minor or more than minor effects on people living...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2018/notification-of-quarry-consentsCanterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) came together to discuss principles for future local government structures in Canterbury. Council Chair's perspective Council Chair Craig Pauling
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/stories/2025/what-does-the-future-look-like-for-local-government... will also return this summer to promote responsible environmental behaviour. Groundwater levels report The Regional Delivery Committee received a report on groundwater levels and spring-fed streams...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/last-regional-delivery-committee-meeting-of-the-three-year-term... property, including significant damage to the Waiau Bridge. A history of ad hoc flood protection Today there are about 300 residents living in Waiau with about 100 houses and a mix of commercial...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/waiau-township-stopbank-works-boost-flood-resilienceEach of Waitaha/Canterbury’s water zone committees has an action plan which outlines how they will work with the community to deliver their aspirations for freshwater as outlined in the Canterbury
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/waimakariri-water-zone/waimakariri-water-zone-progress-report... of the North and South Ashburton Rivers that are upstream (west) of Ashburton township and both sides of Bowyers and Taylors streams. Lower Ashburton Both sides of the Hakatere Ashburton River...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/natural-hazards/floods/flood-warning-text-alert-systemAll waterways carry their own mauri/life force and mana/authority, forming and influencing the landscape and the people who surround the awa/river. Today the mauri of our awa has declined, with losses...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/braided-rivers/braided-river-threatsHear from Kaikōura Water Zone Committee chair Ted Howard about the latest in Kaikōura's water management.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/ted-talks-may-2024Each of Waitaha/Canterbury’s water zone committees has an action plan which outlines how they will work with the community to deliver their aspirations for freshwater as outlined in the Canterbury
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/hurunui-waiau-uwha-water-zone/hurunui-waiau-uwha-water-zone-committee-action-plan-2021-2024