As Moving Day approaches on 1 June 2026, we're reminding farmers and stock truck drivers that preventing effluent spills is a shared responsibility. Simple steps, good planning and clear communication...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/shift-stock-not-slop-minimise-effluent-spills-this-moving-dayWe regularly respond to reports from the community of offensive smells in the Waitaha/Canterbury area. We know that smells can create a real nuisance for those who live and work around smell sources
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/air-quality/odour-monitoringEmergency Management Canterbury (Canterbury CDEM) is undertaking a preparedness survey for residents in the Waitaha/Canterbury region. The survey will check your preparedness for an emergency
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/test-your-emergency-preparedness-with-a-quick-surveyWe’re clearing the air on smoky chimneys and what the rules really mean for Waitaha Canterbury households. There’s nothing quite like the comfort of a warm fire on a cold evening in Waitaha
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/a-little-smoke-is-okay-but-no-longer-than-15-minutesWaitaha/Canterbury's coastline is at risk from tsunamis. Find out about tsunami evacuation zones and what you need to do.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/natural-hazards/tsunamis/tsunami-evacuation-zones-and-warningsYou'll notice your rates bill is split into two parts, with a list of services or codes in each part. These parts are separate invoices which go to different councils, and what you pay for is specific...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/long-term-plans/your-rates/understanding-your-rates-billHow is Canterbury doing?Find out about some of the work being done by Environment Canterbury and the community, and the difference it’s making across our region. We have a statutory obligation
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/reporting/reporting-backThis summer, we are encouraging everyone to take simple steps to protect our waterways—starting with being mindful about what ends up in our stormwater drains when you’re out and about. Every...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/from-your-streets-to-our-streams-take-action-to-protect-stormwaterResidents remember fishing at Waitaha/Canterbury’s largest lagoon with water so clear you could see aquatic plants swaying and schools of trout swimming.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/selwyn-waihora/mission-to-restore-aotearoas-largest-wetland-brings-hope