The next three months will test Canterbury's governance like nothing we've seen in decades. In the past month alone, central government has dropped three new bills, an amendment, multiple changes
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/resource-management-reform-a-reality-check-for-canterburyIt’s important that instream structures such as culverts and weirs are designed and maintained so that fish can move upstream and downstream between different river and stream habitats and complete
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-around-rivers-and-streams/managing-in-stream-structures... of the Councillors and Tumu Taiao. “We are looking forward to welcoming the new members, sharing knowledge and working together to increase our response to climate change for the benefit of current...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/members-climate-change-action-committeeWe need to change the way that we use and enjoy the environment, to safeguard it for the future.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/stories/2023/from-our-chair-community-input-critical-in-shaping-regions-futureWe recently farewelled one of our longest-serving experts. Leo Fietje has spent years helping farmers, scientists and planners work together for a better environment. He may be retiring, but his work
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2020/understanding-farmers-is-the-key-to-successful-conversationsWith irrigation season nearly here, now’s a good time to ensure your water measuring and recording equipment complies with regulations, works as it should, and is future-proofed. It’s essential
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/check-your-water-meters-are-compliant-with-regulations..., and actions that uphold the wellbeing of land, water, and people. Our Waitarakao is a partnership between Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua, Timaru District Council, Department of Conservation, and us, working closely...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/our-waitarakao-wins-big-at-local-government-awards... action.” Environment Canterbury incident response and compliance staff will continue working with the property owner and relevant agencies to ensure proper remediation of the site.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/collaborative-response-to-contain-chemical-spills