The crop residue burning season is nearly finished in Waitaha/Canterbury. If you still have crop stubble to burn over the next few weeks, here are some reminders on how to burn safely and responsibly
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/new-news-events-and-stories-page-3Just a 15-minute drive from Christchurch, McLeans Forest has three mountain bike loops totalling 17 kilometres along with a pump track and a skills loop catering for cyclists of all ages and abilities...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/regional-parks/waimakariri-river-regional-park/mcleans-forest... platform open A self‑guided Agents of Discovery digital mission for families A sausage sizzle from 11am to 1.30pm (or while supplies last) Information boards with QR codes for maps, the app and safety tips ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/kirikohatu-opens-as-the-waimakariri-river-regional-parks-first-fully-accessible-space... by building and demolition work, unsealed roads, land cultivation, and quarrying activities. Natural sources of dust in the region include exposed topsoil (bare land), dry riverbeds, sand dunes, and beaches...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/air/localised-effects-of-discharges-to-air... – such as Kaiapoi Island, Haul Road and Harrs Road - where vehicles can potentially become stranded by rising river levels. What to look out for Environment Canterbury river engineering lead, Shaun McCracken...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2019/hot-canterbury-weather-can-create-high-river-levelsWe're proud to offer new residents one of the most welcoming and attractive lifestyle choices in New Zealand.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/about/careers/living-in-canterburywaitaha..., and reduced visibility can have wide impacts. Every year, there are reports of problematic fires and concerns about health and safety. “Late February means the start of crop residue burning season is upon us...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/check-its-all-right-before-you-light-plan-ahead-for-stubble-burningOur Harbourmaster's Office is one of a range of bodies that plays a key role in managing on-water cruise ship activity in our region, particularly at Akaroa and Kaikōura.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/harbourmasters-office/commercial-shipping/cruise-shipsOur Harbourmaster’s Office and the Royal New Zealand Navy have joined forces in a year long trial to educate boaties about water safety. Over the summer, teams have been patrolling key
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/smooth-sailing-for-harbourmaster-and-navy-partnership