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/selwyn-waihora-zone/selwyn-waihora-water-zone-progress-reportEnvironment Canterbury and Selwyn District Council has received an application to establish a new quarry (Roydon Quarry) between Curraghs, Dawsons, Maddisons and Jones Road, Templeton. Current status...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/fulton-hogan-ltd-proposed-roydon-quarryCommunity groups across Waitaha Canterbury can now apply for three contestable funds. Whether you’re restoring native bush and wetlands, improving local waterways or delivering catchment-scale action, these funds are designed to back practical, on-the-ground initiatives that make a measurable difference. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/contestable-funds-now-open-to-boost-community-led-environmental-actions... of infrastructure is taken out by a flooding river, the effects can be felt far beyond the community itself. It’s in the entire country’s best interests to protect roads, bridges, railway lines and other important lifelines, and therefore the Government has a key role to play. A new approach to river resilience...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/stories/2024/co-investment-for-flood-and-river-management-a-positive-step... approach is already showing dividends with the achievements of the Mackenzie Waitaki Basin Responsible Working Group. It was successful in obtaining grant funding for a tourism-related project...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2019/mackenzie-basin-community-forum-a-success... and individuals to give to science-led innovation, and to increase the pool of funding available to those individuals and groups striving to improve and protect our ecosystems. "Canterbury's unique...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/council-supports-new-fund-for-canterbury-environmental-projectsThe Ōrāri Temuka Ōpihi Pareora zone is distinctive due to its intricate system of braided river networks and gorges, which provide varied ecosystems for a number of indigenous flora and fauna. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/nature-in-your-area/orari-opihi-pareora-zone-biodiversityWe're joining forces with other agencies to ensure the highway between Twizel and Ōmarama stays beautiful. The stretch of State Highway 8 is known for its majestic landscapes — but a series
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/work-begins-to-clear-rubbish-from-historic-roadside-pits... resilience, meaning we can better protect homes, businesses, productive land and critical infrastructure like roads, railways, and medical centres. As the regional council, we play a leading role...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/flood-resilience-ramps-up-key-projects-underway-to-boost-our-defencesApply for a code compliance certificate as soon as you can after your building work is complete. A code compliance certificate states that: the consented building work has been completed per
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/building-consent-for-large-dams/applying-for-a-code-compliance-certificate