...“This is a big conversation and it’s going to transform local government and democracy, our economy, environmental management and the work we all do for our region.” Those were the words from
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/councillors-gather-to-discuss-submissions-on-consequential-reformsThe Waiau Toa Clarence River is one of the few wild braided rivers in Aotearoa with limited development or human intervention across its remote 3,200km2 catchment. A unique, years-long partnership
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/unique-relationship-brings-biodiversity-benefits-to-waiau-toaEnvironment Canterbury councillors have agreed on a budget and workplan that balances community expectations on affordability with the need to act on climate change – including a trial for much
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/cheaper-bus-fares-on-the-way-for-greater-christchurchAotearoa/New Zealand has committed to playing its part in reducing emissions to help avoid the most severe possible future impacts of global climate change, through the Zero Carbon Act (2019
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/climate-change/getting-to-net-zeroClimate change is a driver and factor in many of the environmental issues we face. It exacerbates hazards, such as extreme weather events, and puts stress on communities and ecosystems. The risks
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/climate-change/climate-change-risksWe regularly make submissions on government policy and legislative proposals. Submissions are an opportunity to help shape government proposals that impact on the Canterbury region and on the Council
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/about/your-council/about-us/our-submissionsOur region is home to flood and hazard-prone areas. We support the community to be prepared for and able to respond to hazards, and changes in the natural environment. Our focus in flood and river
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/about/your-council/about-us/our-work/our-core-services/community-preparedness-and-response-to-hazards-te-whakarite-hapori-me-nga-urupare-moreareaThe Council meeting on Wednesday 17 September was the last of the 2022/2025 triennium. It was a very full session requiring no less than two resolutions to extend the meeting. There were four Notices
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/thats-a-wrap-the-last-full-council-meeting-of-the-trienniumEach 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/banks-peninsula-water-zone/banks-peninsula-water-zone-committee-action-plan-2021-2024Four local individuals and groups were celebrated for their awesome environmental work at the 2024 Waimakariri Environmental Awards. The awards make up part of the Community Service Awards, hosted
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/waimakariri/local-eco-champions-honoured-at-waimakariri-environmental-awards