The Canterbury Land and Water Regional Plan and Plan Change 7 are now fully operative from 10 March 2025, improving freshwater protection, nutrient management, and forestry rules and ensuring clearer...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/plan-change-7-now-fully-operative... growing up in the city who hasn’t used the Orbiter at one time or another. In fact, drivers regularly hear people say that while they ‘don’t take public transport’, they use the Orbiter. Perhaps its...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2019/the-orbiter-celebrating-two-decades-at-number-oneWaimakariri has diverse habitats that support a range of native animal and plant species, including some threatened. From coastal lagoons, to braided rivers and drylands, there is a range of rich
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/nature-in-your-area/waimakariri-zone-biodiversity...: environmental regulation and protection, public transport, and community preparedness and response to hazards. These are the everyday services that protect our water and land, connect people...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/have-your-say-on-canterburys-annual-plan-cuppa-and-korero-sessions-openNgā Pūrongo Pūtea
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/annual-report/summary-of-financial-statementsIn December 2019, significant rain fell across South Canterbury, causing widespread flooding and damaging flood protection infrastructure in the Rangitata and Waitaki Rivers. Since then, we've spent
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/south-canterbury-river-works-strengthen-community-resilienceWe welcome central government support from Budget 2024 for flood management measures in the region. Co-funding, drawn from a new Regional Infrastructure Fund being established by the Government...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/funding-boost-for-canterbury-flood-protection-projectsKeen to lend a hand in your local regional park? Use this form to register for one of our upcoming volunteer events, including native planting and rubbish clean-ups. Whether you're coming on your own...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/regional-parks/regional-parks-events/register-for-events