We acknowledge that nitrate levels in our freshwater are too high in many parts of Waitaha/Canterbury, including the Lower Waitaki area. The Waimate District Council has just announced it was closely...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/environment-canterbury-acknowledges-nitrate-issue-in-glenavy-public-water-supplyA sanctuary for Canterbury mudfish will be protected, thanks to funding support from the Waimakariri Water Zone Committee. Coopers Creek Wetland is home to many kōwaro (mudfish), but invasive exotic...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/waimakariri/action-plan-funding-helps-protect-native-mudfishHere you'll find current information about hazards and navigation safety events in the Canterbury region. Navigation safety alerts are short-term warnings about temporary or changing risks
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/harbourmasters-office/hazards-boating-notices-and-eventsThe Canterbury Waste Joint Committee is responsible for advancing regional solid waste and hazardous waste minimisation in Canterbury. We rejoined the Canterbury Waste Joint Committee in June 2022...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/waste-and-hazardous-substances/canterbury-waste-joint-committeeThe Rangitata is one of Canterbury's large braided alpine rivers. While it typically doesn't carry as much water as the Rakaia or Waitaki rivers, it has a long history of large-volume water...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/water-conservation-orders/rangitata-riverSeven local progressive environmental projects are to receive a combined total of $75,000 in funding from the Christchurch West Melton Water Zone Committee this year. We allocate funding annually...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/christchurch-west-melton/environmental-projects-see-funding-bump-for-christchurch-west-meltonWe're getting ready to have a challenging conversation with the community about our work plan and budget for the next ten years.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/council-balances-a-tightrope-as-draft-long-term-plan-goes-publicThe development of our Long-Term Plan 2024-34 has taken a step forward after Councillors adopted the draft consultation document.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/council-gears-up-for-consultation-on-proposed-ten-year-budget..., resilient, sustainable city." Meeting needs of communities The Committee is being progressed as part of the Government’s Urban Growth Agenda to improve alignment and coordination between central and local...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/new-partnership-to-prepare-an-ambitious-plan-for-greater-christchurch