We work with partners and other agencies to protect the health of our environment to ensure a sustainable and prosperous future for all of us. Learn about our vision and purpose, our values
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/about/your-council/about-usThe information on this page will help you determine if you require a resource consent for the tyres stored outdoors on your property, and any other actions you may need to take to comply
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/waste-and-hazardous-substances/outdoor-tyre-storageArchie, the pest-hunting border collie, has had a busy year since becoming fully certified for pest detection. The four-year-old is currently the only dog in New Zealand to be certified through
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/sniffing-out-threats-archies-nose-for-nuisance-weedsWe're joining forces with other agencies to ensure the highway between Twizel and Ōmarama stays beautiful. The stretch of State Highway 8 is known for its majestic landscapes — but a series
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/work-begins-to-clear-rubbish-from-historic-roadside-pitsAotearoa/New Zealand has committed to playing its part in reducing emissions to help avoid the most severe possible future impacts of global climate change, through the Zero Carbon Act (2019
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/climate-change/getting-to-net-zeroWe have committed to refunding all interest payments made by current and former borrowers in the Healthier Homes Canterbury scheme. The Healthier Homes Canterbury scheme was set up in August 2018
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/healthier-homes-canterbury-interest-payments-to-be-refundedWe’re working with other councils nationwide to advocate for permanent co-investment from central government for climate resilience and flood protection works. Flooding is the most common natural
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/flood-protection-and-community-resilience/co-investment-in-future-flood-protectionTerrestrial biodiversity refers to the variety of lifeforms that exist in a particular place. It includes genetic, species and ecosystem diversity and all the interactions between them. Here
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/biodiversity/terrestrial-biodiversity