We work to protect and enhance the mauri and special values of all Waitaha Canterbury's waterways by monitoring water quality and quantity and restricting activity where necessary to ensure
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/water-conservation-ordersCollectively, lifestyle blocks can have a significant impact on our environment as they typically have more people and infrastructure on a smaller land area, and are concentrated in areas where
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/lifestyle-blocksWelcome to Environment Canterbury | Nau mai, haere mai ki Kaunihera taiao ki Waitaha If you enjoy working with people who are open-minded, friendly and fun, and appreciate an honest, supportive
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/about/careersWe provide three types of public transport in the Waitaha Canterbury region — urban public transport services in Greater Christchurch and Timaru, subsidised door-to-door transport services
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/transport/public-transport-servicesOver the past 18 years, a group of dedicated volunteers have turned an abandoned commercial salmon hatchery on McKinnon’s Creek into a thriving operation which will release 90,000 salmon this year
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/passionate-hatchery-volunteers-protect-salmon-populationGreater Christchurch public transport fares will increase in July this year, following a decision made by Council on 30 April. Chair Craig Pauling said the decision was about the timing for when new
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/new-greater-christchurch-metro-fares-to-come-into-effect-in-julyOur Coast and Harbours Section is responsible for managing all maritime-related activities that may affect the safety of navigation of vessels on Waitaha Canterbury’s many waterways. We oversee all
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/harbourmasters-officeIf you see something in the environment that doesn’t look, smell or seem right — report it. Your call or message could prevent real harm to Waitaha Canterbury’s environment and community. Whether its...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/if-somethings-not-right-report-itWetlands once covered large areas of Aotearoa New Zealand. Now they are some of our rarest and most at-risk ecosystems, with approximately 90 percent (by area) lost in the last 150 years due to human
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/wetlands