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..., The Willows Access / track impacts: All tracks remain open. Event uses shared-use trails and park roads only (not walking- or horse-only tracks) More information: Visit the Peninsula and Plains Orienteering...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/busy-may-ahead-for-canterburys-regional-parks
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Before starting any building or dam-related project, it's essential to understand the legal and procedural requirements involved. This includes determining whether you need resource consent, building
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/building-consent-for-large-dams/before-you-apply-for-a-building-consent
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... their responsibility to test water quality to ensure it was safe to drink. We have information available about testing private wells and drinking water safety. Communication with the community Waimate...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/lower-waitaki/nitrate-issue-in-lower-waihao-community-water-supply
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Christchurch City Council (CCC) has applied for various resource consents to establish and operate a wastewater treatment scheme and associated discharges to land as part of the Akaroa Treated
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/christchurch-city-council-akaroa-wastewater-treatment-scheme
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Hazardous substances are encountered as part of everyday life but they also have the potential to cause contamination that is harmful to people and the environment. Land can become contaminated
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/land/hazardous-substances-and-land-contamination
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... water contaminated with detergent enter our stormwater systems. What is stormwater and why does it matter? Stormwater is water that runs off roofs, driveways, footpaths, roads, and gardens. On its...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/how-to-wash-your-car-without-polluting-stormwater
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Following a storm surge earlier this week, thousands of male shortfin tuna (eel) trying to migrate stranded at a property on Gullivers Road, near Taumutu Beach and Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/selwyn-waihora/tuna-stranding-near-taumutu-beach-and-te-waihora
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... and discharge of treated wastewater into the coastal marine area, from a milk-processing factory situated at 30 Cooneys Road Glenavy. Environment Canterbury appointed three independent commissioners...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2020/oceania-dairy-consents-granted
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Each 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/hurunui-waiau-uwha-water-zone/hurunui-waiau-uwha-water-zone-progress-report
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... more confident and skilled, to be more resilient, as we’ll need to be able to fall back on our local resourcefulness when rivers and roads are being cut," says Trustee Rhys Taylor, who also manages...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2020/community-group-focusing-on-sustainable-living
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