When natural coastal processes, like storms or high tide events, pose a threat to human life, property or infrastructure they become a coastal hazard. Learn more about the different types of coastal
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/coastal-environment/keeping-an-eye-out-for-coastal-hazardsWe are reviewing the regional planning framework for Waitaha Canterbury. This process seeks to align our planning framework with national direction. The first phase of this work was completed during
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/regional-planningNominations are open for Canterbury Regional Council candidates in an election that comes at a “pivotal time” for regional government.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/nominations-open-for-regional-council-electionFrom marine biosecurity and coastal water quality monitoring to harbour safety and oil spill response, wahine across Environment Canterbury are helping protect and manage Waitaha Canterbury’s coastal...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/meet-the-women-protecting-canterburys-coast-and-waterwaysWe are committed to helping our communities to understand and be resilient to natural hazards risk, including climate change, and we asked the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/climate-change/climate-change-in-canterbury/climate-change-projections-for-canterburyWaitaha/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/biodiversityIf 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-processFrom bees to trees, recycling to restoration, this year’s Enviroschools celebration brought together creative and passionate young environmental leaders from across Waitaha Canterbury.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/enviroschools-celebration-2025-canterbury-students-lead-the-way-in-sustainability-and-actionOur first Climate Action Plan was approved by the Council during a meeting on Wednesday 25 September. The plan outlines the regional council’s current and future response to climate change. You can
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/council-commits-to-holistic-climate-actionWe offer a range of environmental education programmes for Canterbury/Waitaha schools that align with the New Zealand Curriculum. These are FREE for schools in the Waitaha region and content can
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/youth-engagement-and-education/our-education-programmes