The invasion of freshwater pests into Waitaha Canterbury's waterways affects us all. If you partake in any freshwater activity, water weeds can affect your success, safety and enjoyment of our
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biosecurity/preventing-the-spread-of-pests/check-clean-dryThe Chair of Waitaha Canterbury’s regional council says the Council is taking every opportunity to advocate for the region, amidst significant reforms and changes being made by central government
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/stories/2025/canterburys-regional-council-moving-forward-in-the-face-of-changeA complete restriction on the use of front-mounted bike racks on all public transport buses across the country is being implemented from 8.45pm on Friday, 8 November, until further notice
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/national-restriction-on-the-use-of-bike-racks-on-busesThe next three months will test Canterbury's governance like nothing we've seen in decades. In the past month alone, central government has dropped three new bills, an amendment, multiple changes
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/resource-management-reform-a-reality-check-for-canterburyWe'd love for you to join us at a riverside clean-up event along the northern banks of the Waimakariri River. You can make a real difference in a special part of Waitaha Canterbury's natural landscape...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/waimakariri/trailers-tyres-and-teamwork-will-help-us-reach-rubbish-off-the-beaten-trackCanterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) has confirmed its new Chair and Deputy Chair, beginning a new leadership term focused on collaboration and sustainable outcomes for Waitaha
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/new-leadership-for-the-canterbury-regional-councilThis guidance aims to help provide some certainty on what is and what is not a 'riverbed' in Waitaha Canterbury for the purposes of the Resource Management Act (RMA) and our plans.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-around-rivers-and-streams/activities-in-and-around-braided-riverbedsWe are responsible for issuing building consents for large dams in Waitaha/Canterbury, Otago, Southland, the West Coast, and Rēkohu Chatham Islands. Our role is to ensure that those dams are well
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/building-consent-for-large-damsRecently, we've been spotting chemically-treated pallets and other treated timber in burn piles on properties across Waitaha/Canterbury. Burning chemically-treated timber, painted wood, MDF, plywood
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/treated-wood-if-in-doubt-leave-it-out-of-the-burn-pileUnderstand your property’s flood risk. Learn how to request a flood hazard assessment and get accurate flood information for your area. A significant portion of the Waitaha region is at risk
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/property-information/flood-hazard-assessments