The Waitaha Canterbury region is subject to a number of natural hazards that are not specifically managed under the Canterbury Regional Policy Statement (CRPS) other than through a general risk
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/natural-hazards/other-hazardsToday's rates capping announcement needs to be understood alongside the challenges and changes proposed for local government, including the new resource management legislation due in coming weeks.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/statement-on-rate-capping-from-our-chair-dr-deon-swiggsThe decision was to grant, with conditions, a discharge permit to discharge treated wastewater; and a land use for a community wastewater treatment system – the Waikari Wastewater treatment plant
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2017/hurunui-district-council-2You may have noticed in the news that there’s been increased interest in dairy conversions or intensification of existing dairy farms in parts of Waitaha Canterbury, and wondered, what's the story
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/dairy-conversions-whats-the-storyIn its fourth year, the Waitaha Action to Impact Fund (WAI Fund) will support 24 community-led projects across Waitaha in 2024. In 2024, we received 78 applications for our fund, totalling $1.6m
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/wai-fund-supports-community-groups-to-better-our-environmentWaitaha/Canterbury has a diverse range of environments with unique biodiversity, including the Kā Tiritiri-o-te-moana/Southern Alps, foothills, plains, braided rivers, wetlands, coastal lagoons
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/biodiversityCommunities and infrastructure in the Waitaha Canterbury region are subject to risks from geological hazards such as earthquakes, landslides and tsunamis. Here are the current issues arising from
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/natural-hazards/geological-hazardsFind out about the main types of fuel-burning home heating systems, from ultra-low emission burners to open fires. Learn about each type, emissions standards, and guidelines for installation and use
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/air-quality/home-heating/burner-typesNgā waka tūmatanui As New Zealand’s largest region, Waitaha Canterbury needs strong public transport to support growth and connection. We aim to make it easier for more people to use public transport...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/annual-report/public-transportTerrestrial 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.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/our-biodiversity-work/terrestrial-projects