On 21 March 2024, a “moderate adverse event” was declared in Canterbury, as El Niño conditions and a warming climate made their mark. Conditions are still very dry, with our monitoring showing record...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/record-low-water-levels-across-waitaha-canterburyMore than half of wells monitored in our annual well survey showed nitrate levels still likely increasing. The results of our annual groundwater survey of 349 wells across Waitaha Canterbury show
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/e-coli-and-nitrate-present-in-canterbury-groundwaterWaitaha Canterbury can now be viewed in 3D thanks to new data from a ground-breaking aerial laser survey of the region. The entire coastline from Waiau-toa Clarence River to Waimate was captured
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/new-elevation-mapping-gives-fresh-insights-into-parts-of-waitahaPlanning is an important way we manage the coastal environment. It helps the community and local councils make informed decisions about where to undertake activities in and along our coast so
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/coastal-environment/coastal-planningIn the picturesque Whakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour area, two kura/primary schools have embarked on their annual sustainable community project. Whakaraupō is home to five Enviroschools comprised of three...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/whakaraupo-kura-unite-for-shared-sustainability-actionWe are Waitaha Canterbury’s environmental regulator, responsible for managing natural resources including air, soil, water and land. We work with mana whenua, stakeholders and communities to promote...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/about/your-council/about-us/our-work/our-core-services/environmental-regulation-and-protectionOur biodiversity reporting covers the majority of biodiversity projects either completed or ongoing over the previous financial year (July-June) across Waitaha Canterbury. These projects have been
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/our-biodiversity-workAs our urban areas grow, we are planning for better, more consistent public transport. Improved reliability, increased frequencies, and more extensive coverage. This will provide opportunities
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/transport/public-transport-services/transforming-public-transportRecovery activities around the grounded vessel, Black Cat, at Nīkau Palm Valley Bay, Akaroa, will begin today (Tuesday 10 February), following the consultation of a recovery plan.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-nikau-palm-valley-bay-vessel-incident