Buying or building a rural or semi-rural property? Make sure you know where the wastewater goes. Living outside of a main population centre often means not only sourcing your own drinking water
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/know-your-onsite-wastewater-systemDuring busy times on the farm, dairy effluent can sometimes fall to the bottom of a long list of priorities. But it’s important to keep your eye on the ball – mismanagement of dairy effluent can have...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/benefits-of-good-effluent-managementDeep below the surface of Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour are invertebrates offering important clues about the health of the harbour. Earth and marine scientist Dr Joyce Yager knows this better than most...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/banks-peninsula/marine-hotels-invertebrate-lodgings-provide-insights-into-whakaraupo-lyttelton-harbours-healthOur vision is that the mauri (life force) of braided rivers is revived ki uta ki tai, mountains to sea, and collective action is aligned at a landscape scale to achieve this vision. Whakahaumanu Ngā
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/braided-rivers/braided-river-revivalEach 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/upper-waitaki-water-zone/upper-waitaki-water-zone-committee-action-plan-2021-2024At the 30 July Council meeting, Councillors adopted a range of strategies and plans, including a 100-year braided river revival strategy and a plan to allow the carriage of pets on buses in Ōtautahi
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/adoptions-and-approvals-at-canterbury-regional-councils-600th-meetingIn a significant milestone for regional emergency management, leaders from Waitaha Canterbury’s regional council and territorial authorities came together to sign a landmark Memorandum
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/historic-step-forward-for-emergency-preparedness-in-canterburyA new comprehensive air monitoring programme is being set up in Yaldhurst amid concerns about the health effects of the dust coming from quarries. Environment Canterbury senior manager service
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2017/quarries-under-close-scrutiny