Natural hazards can have a major impact on people and infrastructure. Learn about what natural hazards we might experience here in Waitaha/Canterbury, how we manage and monitor these hazards, and how
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/natural-hazardsWe partner with communities across Waitaha Canterbury to support events, programmes, and initiatives that align with our priorities. If you’d like us to participate in or support your community event...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/community-funding/community-event-assistanceDuring summer, we regularly monitor the water quality at nearly 100 popular swim spots in Waitaha Canterbury. We check for faecal contamination and toxic algae (cyanobacteria). Find out more
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/swimming-water-qualityA floodplain is the area of land next to a river or stream that is susceptible to flooding when rivers or streams overtop. Much of Waitaha/Canterbury is located on a floodplain and is prone to flood
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/natural-hazards/floods/floodplain-managementWe're working on a revised plan for our region’s public transport network, and want the community to have their say. The refreshed plan (PDF file, 9.17MB) contains a proposed new vision for public
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/consulting-on-a-ten-year-plan-for-public-transport-in-canterburyMetro’s Route 7 Halswell to Queenspark customers will be able to turn up to their stop and go, from Monday 28 April, with the frequency of the service being increased. The service will run every 10
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/ready-set-go-every-10-minutes-on-route-7We show bold climate leadership and empower our communities. Goal for 2050: Waitaha/Canterbury’s rangatira, governance, people and institutions are recognised for their bold, future-focused climate...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/climate-change/our-climate-action/climate-leadershipThe crop residue burning season is nearly finished in Waitaha/Canterbury. If you still have crop stubble to burn over the next few weeks, here are some reminders on how to burn safely and responsibly
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/new-news-events-and-stories-page-3This form starts your application process to take gravel from rivers in Waitaha/Canterbury. The advice we provide as part of this process will be required when you proceed to apply for a resource
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/flood-protection-and-community-resilience/flood-protection-assets-and-activities/river-based-gravel-extraction/gravel-availability-enquiry-formA tsunami is a series of powerful waves caused by a sudden movement of the sea or lake floor or by something falling into the water. Most tsunamis are caused by large underwater earthquakes
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/natural-hazards/tsunamis