... there was no longer anything for the Court to decide. "Given the agreement, it would be a waste of time and ratepayer money to continue the matter in Court, so we made the decision to withdraw the application," Dr...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/correcting-the-record-on-the-rakaia-river.... “If in doubt, don’t light it.” We're encouraging residents to consider alternatives such as mulching, composting or using green waste disposal facilities, which are better for both...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/playing-with-fire-the-cost-of-ignoring-outdoor-burning-rulesWe are asking everyone in Canterbury to do their bit to make our waterways cleaner, healthier, and safer. You wouldn’t pour soapy suds, paint or petrol in the river, right? What about tipping in some...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/stormwater/protect-our-waterwaysNALG (NZ) Ltd has applied for consent to establish a facility to produce methane from organic material at 233 Old West Coast Road, Christchurch. Current status: The hearing has been defered...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/nalg-new-zealand-limited... to the conditions. They can grow up to 20 or 30 metres high. We plant them at 10 to 15 metre spacings when they are three metres tall. Reducing environmental waste is also an important feature of the nursery...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2021/soil-conservation-project-benefits-environment-and-community... being sequestered is far higher); and an increase in the amount of waste sent to landfill (by 10%), based on kilograms per staff member. Bill Bayfield, Chief Executive of Environment Canterbury, said: “I...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2019/positive-emissions-report-sets-tone-for-behaviour-change... had two instances of serious non-compliance, both in 2013. These related to incorrect waste disposal and not logging required data correctly. Due to the nature of the issues, Environment Canterbury...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2018/five-star-beef-feedlotThe Kaikōura Water Zone Committee is a joint committee of Environment Canterbury and Kaikōura District Council. The zone is entirely within the takiwā of Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura who represent...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/kaikoura-water-zone/kaikoura-water-zone-committeeA Farm Environment Plan (FEP) is a tool to help you identify, manage and mitigate environmental risk associated with water, soil and nutrients on your farm.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-plans-and-consenting/farm-environment-plansFrom November to March we monitor faecal contamination at marine and freshwater (lakes and rivers) sites. We also check for toxic algae (cyanobacteria) at lakes and rivers.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/swimming-water-quality/our-monitoring-programme