The vision for the Ashburton zone is to allow for a prosperous farming sector, with landowners and managers farming within environmental limits, while reversing the trend of water over
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/ashburton-water-zone/action-on-the-groundSix environmental initiatives, including projects to keep nesting birds safe, control the spread of invasive weeds and pests, and enhance biodiversity, will benefit from a share of $50,000 in funding
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/hurunui-waiau/funding-backs-restoration-and-conservation-in-hurunuiThe Fast-track Approvals Act 2024 (FTAA) is a new approval process for a range of infrastructure, housing and development projects with significant regional or national benefits. It is an alternative
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/before-you-apply/consent-fast-trackingSouth Pacific Meats Ltd has applied to discharge industrial wastewater onto land and discharge contaminants to air at 245 Thomsons Road, Burnham. Current status: The submission period has closed
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/south-pacific-meats-limitedWhether you’re out fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, jet skiing, or boating on our freshwater lakes and rivers this summer, the threat of freshwater pests spreading and invading is more real than
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/help-stop-the-spread-of-freshwater-pestsMotor vehicles are permitted within most of our regional park areas and we welcome you to explore, subject to a few rules. All vehicle access is subject to normal road rules and vehicle regulations
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/regional-parks/motor-vehicle-access-guidelinesWe have honoured our commitment for a public transport fare trial, and continued flood recovery and remediation work for the region, as part of our 2023/24 Annual Plan. Chair Peter Scott said Council...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/202324-annual-plan-keeps-focus-on-public-transport-and-flood-riskFaecal contamination and toxic algae (cyanobacteria) can occur at popular recreational swim sites throughout Waitaha Canterbury. The National Public Health Service issue health warnings for our region...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/health-warningsYou can start your build as soon as your building consent is granted. You must start building work within 12 months of the date the consent was issued; otherwise, it will lapse.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/building-consent-for-large-dams/starting-your-build