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Here you can find everything you need to know about swing moorings in Waitaha Canterbury, including details on the services we offer and the annual fees associated with swing moorings
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/harbourmasters-office/recreational-boating/swing-moorings
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Planning a trip to one of Canterbury's rivers, lakes or coastal areas? Find out where the access points are and what you can expect when you get there. Our interactive recreational access map can help...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/public-access-to-recreation-sites
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https://www.ecan.govt.nz/reporting/outcome-results/p4-percentage-of-maori-reserve-land-in-greater-christchurch-within-400m-of-network-bus-stops-is-increasing
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If you have concerns about our processes or believe there’s been a breach of the Building Act 2004, you can submit a formal complaint. Learn more about our complaint procedure below. A complaint may...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/building-consent-for-large-dams/building-consents-complaints-process
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Flooding is Aotearoa New Zealand’s number one hazard and an issue many Canterbury communities live with, particularly those located on floodplains or alongside river systems. Canterbury Regional
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/whats-the-story-with-flood-protection-in-banks-peninsula
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From weekend planting days to stream clean-ups, predator control and education projects, community groups across Waitaha Canterbury are already doing incredible work for the environment - often
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/turn-local-ideas-into-environmental-action-funding-closing-soon
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Our Coast and Harbours section plays a key role in managing cruise ship activity across Waitaha Canterbury. There are four places in Canterbury that get visits from cruise ship ships during
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/playing-a-key-role-in-managing-cruise-ship-activity
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Hapuku Scarp Wetland - one of Canterbury’s best examples of a coastal bush scarp wetland. Most of Canterbury’s natural kūkūwai/wetlands have been lost, with Kaikōura’s kūkūwai areas significantly...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/kaikoura-water-zone/local-projects-and-priorities-in-your-zone/wetlands-in-kaikoura
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Many areas in Waitaha Canterbury are flat, with poor-draining soils, making them prone to flooding from surface water and increased groundwater levels, especially during and after heavy rainfall. We
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/flood-protection-and-community-resilience/flood-protection-assets-and-activities/drain-maintenance
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Find out more about farming plans and consenting rules and regulations within the Waitaha Canterbury region.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-plans-and-consenting
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