... of incidents around the Kaikōura district, we’re reminding residents that the Tyrewise scheme is available at their local Innovative Waste Kaikōura (IWK) Resource Recovery Centre. Uptick in dumping...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/recycling-to-kerb-tyre-dumping-in-kaikouraAn unprecedented blitz on ‘nurdles’ in Christchurch has seen at least 13 plastics businesses improve their stormwater protection measures. Nurdles are small beads of waste plastic. They travel down...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/christchurch-west-melton/blitzing-nurdles-and-other-microplastic-foes... waste and the location of your nearest transfer stations. Of particular concern in the rural environment is the burning of bale wrap and other household rubbish. Bale wrap and other farm waste can...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/burning-outdoorsFind out about the resource consent applications from Woodstock Quarries Ltd for an expansion of its quarry and addition of a new solid waste management facility at View Hill. Current status: ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/woodstock-quarries-ltdRubbish pits can present significant environmental risks if not properly located, constructed, or managed. This guidance outlines best practices for design, permitted use, and regulatory requirements
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-practices/managing-your-rubbish-pitHazardous 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... in Timaru. They are encouraging locals to reduce waste, take responsibility for the environment and promoting efficient and sustainable practices. Sustainability and resilience for town and country While...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2020/community-group-focusing-on-sustainable-living... products were made or handled, to see how they were dealing with nurdles (small beads of waste plastic) and other types of plastic contamination. Most of the visits were follow-ups, checking on previous recommendations and work done. Taking action to prevent pollution...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/christchurch-west-melton/operation-nurdle-clamping-down-on-problem-plasticsThe Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) has established its governance structure for the 2025-28 triennium. At the first Ordinary meeting of the new Council on Wednesday 19 November
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/new-leadership-and-committees-confirmed