Our Long-Term Plan sets out our service priorities, work programmes and resource requirements such as expenditure and funding for a 10-year period. We produce a new Long-Term Plan every three
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/long-term-plansOur governing body of 16 Councillors focuses on region-wide strategic decision-making alongside our key partners, stakeholders, and communities. Further information Learn more about our governance
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/about/your-council/our-team/councillorsDo you have freshwater crayfish in your drain? Lizards in your flax? Whitebait in your creek? There is a term for these treasures and the habitats that support them – in Māori, it is mahinga kai
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-plans-and-consenting/farm-environment-plans/mahinga-kaiFriday 6 September marked a significant moment in the relationship journey between Environment Canterbury and Ngāi Tahu. Invited guests from rūnanga across the region, our councillors and staff
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2019/celebrating-the-tuia-relationshipA Christchurch high school student believes a simple wool filter could go a long way in stopping microplastics from entering our waterways – and she has evidence to back up her theory. Millie Palmer...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/students-solution-to-microplastics-just-came-naturallyA real-world solution to the problem of microplastics has taken out top honours in our 2023 Wrybill Awards. Millie Palmer, a year 11 student from Cashmere High School in Christchurch, impressed
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/microplastics-under-the-microscopeAn independent report into compliance, monitoring and enforcement (CME) by New Zealand’s regional and unitary councils has found it is in relatively good shape and made recommendations on improvements...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2019/independent-report-on-regional-council-compliance-monitoring-and-enforcement