... to the seabed and safety. The reduction in cruise ship visits to Akaroa is consistent with the intent of the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment 2021 report (PDF file, 195KB), which focuses...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/playing-a-key-role-in-managing-cruise-ship-activityOn-farm composting is increasingly being adopted as a practical solution – particularly for managing animal mortalities – and offers both operational and environmental benefits. Learn about
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-practices/managing-on-farm-compostCoastal water quality in Waitaha Canterbury is generally high. In some areas, activities like land development and contaminant discharges have reduced water quality in the coastal marine area. Coastal...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/coastal-environment/tracking-coastal-water-qualityWe 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-reformsExplore 165 hectares of land along the eastern shores of stunning Lake Tekapo/Takapō where you'll find picnic spots, an enclosed dog park and 24 kilometres of cycling and walking tracks. Please check...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/regional-parks/lake-tekapo-regional-park... important to know what to look out for. Also avoid swimming for 48 hours after there has been rainfall, as bacteria from roads, paddocks and other sources can wash into the waterway. You can find...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2020/keeping-yourself-your-whanau-and-your-dog-safe-this-summerFeatured image: A colour banded Wrybill (Anarhynchus frontalis), the only bird species in the world that has a laterally curved bill (bend sideways to the right), endemic to New Zealand, at Te Waihora...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/biodiversity-benefits-from-region-wide-fundingRubbish pits can present significant environmental risks if not properly located, constructed, or managed. This guidance outlines best practices for design, permitted use, and regulatory requirements
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-practices/managing-your-rubbish-pit... on our roads,” she said. The new solution will make travelling on buses and ferries easier for customers who will be able to simply wave their digital wallet, wearables, or bank-issued debit and credit...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/environment-canterbury-first-on-board-to-deliver-new-zealands-new-way-to-pay-on-the-busWaste includes materials, from any source, that are unwanted, unvalued, and are to be discarded or discharged. Wastes can be solid, liquid or gaseous, or a combination of these. The amount of waste
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/land/waste-minimisation-and-management