... off and communities disrupted. It’s a big challenge, but as your regional council, we’re pushing on to deliver the vital flood protection work we need. Every day, we’re working to protect people...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/a-summer-of-action-on-waitaha-canterburys-rivers-our-flood-protection-projectsThe resources of Aotearoa/New Zealand are currently managed under the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA). This over-arching legislation promotes the sustainable management of natural and physical
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/regional-overview/a-planning-framework-for-canterburywaitahaThese case studies show how wilding pines are being controlled across Waitaha Canterbury in different landscapes and situations. They highlight real examples of control methods in action, what worked
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biosecurity/national-programmes/wilding-pine-programme/wilding-pine-control-in-action-case-studiesCanterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) has drafted a proposed targeted change to the Canterbury Land and Water Regional Plan with the intent of providing greater clarity for consent...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/canterbury-land-and-water-regional-plan/change-8... a Metrocard. “We want to ensure parents and their children are aware of this change, well ahead of time,” Public Transport General Manager Stewart Gibbon said. Flat fare trial tracking well Our flat...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/public-transport-fares-following-government-concession-changesA report initiated jointly by Environment Canterbury, Waikato Regional Council and Bay of Plenty Regional Council reveals the need for a New Zealand specific disaster waste management planning tool...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2017/report-points-to-the-need-for-a-disaster-waste-management-planning-toolEach of Waitaha/Canterbury’s water zone committees has an action plan which outlines how they will work with the community to deliver their aspirations for freshwater as outlined in the Canterbury
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/kaikoura-water-zone/kaikoura-water-zone-progress-reportsWe provide the planning and policy framework for the region – including for our urban areas – through the Regional Policy Statement. We work with local councils in our region to ensure the local...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/urban-development/ways-environment-canterbury-is-contributing-to-urban-developmentNext-stop information is beginning to be rolled out on Metro buses in Greater Christchurch this week. The screens allow customers to easily see the next three stops and how far away they are, from
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/screens-with-real-time-information-become-a-reality-on-metro-buses