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The decision on resource consent applications from the New Zealand Transport Agency and Christchurch City Council; and the Notices of Requirement from Christchurch City Council; and a recommendation
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2015/new-zealand-transport-agency-and-christchurch-city-council-northern-arterial-northern-arterial-extension-and-cranford-street-upgrade-and-cranford-basin-stormwater-management-area
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Most of our region’s drinking water comes from groundwater, so when monitoring shows increasing nitrate concentrations in groundwater there is understandable community concern. We’re determined
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/taking-action-on-nitrate
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The Canterbury Regional River Gravel Management Strategy is prepared under the Local Government Act and is used to inform decision makers about the management of gravel sourced from Canterbury’s
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/canterbury-regional-river-gravel-management-strategy
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We manage weed infestations to protect our communities from flooding, enhance the natural character of waterways and support native plants and animals. Healthy waterways are central to a healthy
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/flood-protection-and-community-resilience/flood-protection-assets-and-activities/herbicide-use-for-weed-control
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Council has voted to extend its Greater Christchurch flat-fare trial, to facilitate the smooth transition to Motu Move, the new national payment system for public transport, next year. The flat
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/environment-canterbury-approves-public-transport-flat-fare-trial-extension
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https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2021/waimakariri-bus-services-recently-celebrate-six-months-of-operation
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High in the Upper Ōhau catchment, where braided rivers, beech forest, and alpine wetlands meet, our biodiversity and biosecurity staff spent five days in February protecting a precious high‑country...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/a-weedy-week-in-ohau-protecting-a-precious-high-country-landscape
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Page updated: 20 October 2023 It’s easy to be swayed by the view that bigger is better, and that larger organisations can use their size to generate savings, create efficiencies, and reduce costs
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/stories/2023/local-government-is-a-unitary-authority-really-the-solution
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Your chance of being affected by flooding and the potential severity of flooding varies significantly across Waitaha/Canterbury, and even from one property to the next. You can use the information
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/natural-hazards/floods/know-your-flood-risk
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We are proud to display a copy of the 1998 Crown Apology to Ngāi Tahu, recently gifted to us by the 10 Papatipu Rūnanga of Waitaha/Canterbury, in our Council chamber. The Crown's Apology has special...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/gift-of-crown-apology-to-ngai-tahu-anchors-partnership-with-mana-whenua
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