The Ashburton zone is bordered by the jagged Kā Tiritiri o te Moana Southern Alps and the raging waters of both the Rakaia and Rangitata rivers. The iconic Ō Tū Wharekai wetlands system
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/nature-in-your-area/ashburton-zone... now provides a unique riding environment, along with space for walking, running and cycling (on forestry roads).
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/regional-parks/waimakariri-river-regional-park/west-melton-forestFind out about the resource consent applications from Woodstock Quarries Ltd for an expansion of its quarry and addition of a new solid waste management facility at View Hill. Current status:
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/woodstock-quarries-ltd... such as roads and rail, have been built in areas that are vulnerable to flooding. We experience three main types of flooding in Waitaha: river flooding, surface flooding, and coastal flooding. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/natural-hazards/floods/flooding-in-canterbury... safety notice which it issued in October, that determined the way some bus models are fitted with bike racks can partially obscure headlights. Safety testing clears the way Since then, public...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/metro-bike-racks-back-in-operation-for-daytime-useThe last 10 resource consent applications for essential repairs and improvements on State Highway 1 and the Main North Line near Kaikōura have been granted. The consents, which address safety...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/new-zealand-transport-agency-and-kiwirail-holdings-2... of the Waimakariri and Ashley Rakahuri Rivers. Our rangers also manage the 4km section of the Little River Rail Trail from Neils Road to the corner of Park and Canal Road in Motukarara. We’ve developed parts...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/regional-parksThe country’s first lightweight electric double-decker officially joined Metro’s fleet on Monday 2 March 2026. Developed by global automotive innovator Geely and bus operator Kinetic, the bus is light...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/metro-welcomes-its-first-electric-double-decker-bus-the-lightest-in-the-country