A consent application by Southern Proteins Limited to discharge contaminants to air from a proposed low temperature rendering plant (at 144 Meadows Road, Washdyke) has been granted for a term of 20...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/southern-proteins-granted-consent-to-discharge-to-air... on Tuesday 9 December to learn how to spot and stop this invasive pest. Session details Date: Tuesday 9 December, 10am to 12pm Location: Duvauchelle Hall, 6085 Christchurch Akaroa Road, then carpooling...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/banks-peninsula/robinsons-bay-locals-encouraged-to-protect-peninsula-from-chilean-needle-grassPhoto credit: Christchurch City Council The State of Emergency in Banks Peninsula has now been lifted. While the extreme weather may have passed, we know many people now face a significant clean-up
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/cleaning-up-flood-damage-on-your-propertyFlooding and extreme weather events can cause extensive damage to farms and rural properties. This page gives practical guidance to support your response and recovery efforts to help you minimise
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-around-rivers-and-streams/farm-flood-recovery-and-clean-up... stressed the importance of balancing environmental needs, cultural values, and safety: “The lake opening process takes account of habitat protection, lake levels, and flood risks. While consultation...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/te-waihoralake-ellesmere-opened-to-seaTe Rautaki Rerenga Rauropi o Waitaha The 2025 Waitaha Canterbury Biodiversity Strategy builds on the work achieved under the previous 'Biodiversity Strategy for the Canterbury Region' which
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/canterbury-biodiversity-strategyWe monitor marine sites regularly over the summer to check for faecal indicator bacteria. Sites that we monitor are given a long-term grade prior to each summer season for suitability
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