When buying, selling, or modifying a property that has an onsite wastewater management system, there are several steps you should take to ensure the system remains adequate.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/wastewater/buying-or-selling-a-property-with-an-owmsWe will provide feedback to the Government on proposed changes to the Resource Management Act (RMA).
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/stories/2025/council-provides-feedback-on-resource-management-reformsWe work with landowners and the community to protect, preserve and restore wetlands across Canterbury.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/wetlands/wetlands-protection-workOur 2021 native bird of the year, the pekapeka-tou-roa (native long-tailed bat) has a boosted roost habitat thanks to iwi and government working in partnership.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/collaborating-a-win-for-native-bats... and discharge of animal effluent from the site, the discharge of odour to air, and the take and use of groundwater. Most consents were granted under the previous regional planning
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2018/five-star-beef-feedlotForestry has a role to play in reducing net greenhouse gas emissions in Waitaha/Canterbury. Planting trees helps remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere by sequestering carbon. Trees sequester
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/climate-change/forestrys-role-in-offsetting-emissionsEach 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/selwyn-waihora-zone/selwyn-waihora-water-zone-committee-action-plan-2021-2024... Health website. Land, Air, Water Aotearoa (LAWA) uses groundwater quality indicators monitored by regional councils and unitary authorities to show state and trend analysis of nitrate
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/measuring-cwms-progress-2021/drinking-water-2021