Canterbury is one of the fastest-growing areas in the country, with several of our districts leading population growth in New Zealand. Selwyn District is the second-fastest-growing territorial
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/transport/regional-transport-planning/population-growthAt 5pm today, the Government released detailed proposals to fundamentally reshape regional government across New Zealand, including replacing elected regional councillors with interim governing bodies...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/canterbury-regional-council-chair-responds-to-government-proposals-to-reform-regional-councilsCoastal hazards can cause damage and destruction in estuaries, river mouths and to our coastline as well as to assets and communities in Waitaha Canterbury. Here are the current issues faced
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/natural-hazards/coastal-hazards... 2026, new local leadership groups will replace the Water Zone Committees, building on their legacy of community collaboration.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/banks-peninsula-water-zoneYou’ll likely be aware that the Government is proposing major changes to the Resource Management Act (RMA), and intends to eventually replace it completely.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/stories/2024/from-our-deputy-chair-striking-the-right-balance-with-rma-reformOur Council has packed a lot into 2024, and I have a feeling next year will be no different.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/stories/2024/thats-a-wrap-a-year-of-partnerships-plans-and-pivotingWe consulted on the draft Canterbury Regional Land Transport Plan from 26 January to 26 February 2024. We received 131 submissions, which are listed below. By providing your feedback, you agreed
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/canterbury-transport-plans/submissions-on-the-draft-canterbury-regional-land-transport-plan-2024-34...-round candidateChair of the Canterbury Civil Defence Emergency Management Group Lianne Dalziel received endorsement for the appointment at the Civil Defence Emergency Management Group Joint Committee...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2021/sean-poff-named-civil-defence-emergency-management-group-controller...;landowners, catchment groups, rūnanga and the wider community to safeguard ecological values. Learn more about protecting and enhancing the Ahuriri and Upper Waitaki catchment.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/second-stage-of-willow-control-in-ahuririClimate change will result in warmer temperatures, more hot days (≥25°C), fewer frosts (≤0°C), changes in rainfall patterns, more extreme weather events and a rise in sea level.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/climate-change/climate-change-projections