Proposed Plan Change 1 to the Waipara Catchment Environmental Flow and Water Allocation Regional Plan is to ensure consistency with wider changes to the water planning framework that are intended to create a pathway for existing water consent holders to apply to change how they use their water allocation, support wetland construction, and remove barriers to infrastructure works that intercept groundwater.
Submissions are now open until 4 August 2026.
The Waipara Catchment Environmental Flow and Water Allocation Regional Plan (PDF File, 2.12MB) is operative.
The Plan aims to promote sustainable management of the catchment's rivers, streams and groundwater.
You can access further information on the Plan and background documents below. Planning Maps for the Plan can also be viewed via Canterbury Maps.
The Waipara Catchment Plan has been developed and is under review.
The Waipara Catchment Plan has been publicly notified.
Submissions to The Waipara Catchment Plan closed on 20 August 2010.
Hearings have ended.
Council made a decision 27 October 2011.
Council’s decisions were publicly notified and the appeals period has ended.
Council has made The Waipara Catchment Plan operative 16 June 2012.
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There was one appeal on the Waipara Catchment Environmental Flow and Water Allocation Regional Plan.
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