Low water availability has wide-reaching repercussions. What are some of the key areas this might affect and how might this look if current conditions persist?
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/what-to-expect-when-canterbury-is-dryThe most recent local body election was held on 11 October 2025, with the next election scheduled for 2028. This page provides the official results, vote counts, elected councillors, and related post
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/about/your-council/local-elections... 2037. Existing Industrial businesses operating at > 300ºc from fossil fuel-fired heat devices now need to apply for resource consent (as a restricted discretionary activity) and provide an emissions...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/climate-change/industrial-process-heatThe Regional Delivery Committee meeting on 13 November 2024 covered several key topics, including consent, compliance, air quality, and an update on our core service delivery for the first quarter of the financial year. Here are the key highlights from the meeting. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/celebrating-our-success-committee-hears-were-on-track-with-performance-and-consents-delivery...📢 From 2026, new local leadership groups will replace the Water Zone Committees, building on their legacy of community collaboration.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/hurunui-waiau-uwha-water-zone/hurunui-waiau-uwha-water-zone-committee..., and resource consent holders should ensure they are able to demonstrate compliance with their consent conditions at short notice. Canterbury farmers and irrigation companies have led the way in implementing...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/stories/2024/from-our-chair-3...Ā mātou paearu mahi 2024/2025 - he pēhea ngā mahi? Waitaha Canterbury is New Zealand’s largest region, being more than 44,500km² in area. It extends from north of Kaikōura to the Waitaki River...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/annual-report/our-performance-in-202425-how-did-we-doAs a farmer, landowner, or forestry operator, you need to ensure the environmental effects of your activities are appropriately managed and notify us before you carry out certain activities. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-practices/commercial-forestryThe final Strategy and Policy Committee meeting on Wednesday 10 September covered quarry dust research, the draft Council Land Strategy, and recent central government reforms. Read about the final
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/final-strategy-and-policy-committee-meeting-of-the-triennium... discounted transport and bus options to help you travel independently and stay connected with your community.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/transport/public-transport-services/total-mobility