Councillors have reaffirmed their support for mana whenua representatives at the decision-making table, voting to retain the Canterbury Regional Council (Ngāi Tahu Representation) Act. The depth...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/council-backs-its-local-ngai-tahu-representation-actFlooding is the most common natural hazard in Waitaha Canterbury. Three main types of flooding affect our region – river flooding (fluvial), surface flooding (pluvial), and coastal flooding. Here...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/natural-hazards/flood-hazardsClimate change is a driver and factor in many of the environmental issues we face. It exacerbates hazards, such as extreme weather events, and puts stress on communities and ecosystems. The risks
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/climate-change/climate-change-risksThe Total Mobility scheme helps you access affordable transport if you have a long-term impairment that makes it hard to use public transport. The scheme is funded by us and Waka Kotahi, and provides...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/transport/public-transport-services/total-mobilityFollowing Council support for public transport drivers across Canterbury to receive the 2021 Living Wage, we are pleased to announce that we have concluded Living Wage discussions with all contracted...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2021/all-canterbury-public-transport-drivers-to-receive-the-2021-living-wage... the regional perspective and planning across Waitaha Canterbury, assisting with collaboration, alignment, and benefits — for example, regional land transport, river and catchment management, coastal marine...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/stories/2023/local-government-is-a-unitary-authority-really-the-solution... increase that went out for consultation earlier this year. As part of the draft Annual Plan consultation, we asked the community what they thought about our proposed changes to the public transport...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/annual-planThe 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-changeIt will take some time before we get any specific detail about how the policy changes signaled by the new Government will impact us here in Waitaha Canterbury.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/stories/2023/from-our-chair-business-as-usual-with-important-conversations-aheadWe are responsible for providing regional leadership in activities that prevent, reduce or eliminate adverse effects from declared pests present in Waitaha Canterbury. You can learn more about...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biosecurity/canterbury-regional-pest-management-plan