Canterbury Regional Council
Fox River landfill clean up finally completed at a cost of over $3m
Thousands of kilograms of rubbish were washed out to sea in 2019, when an old landfill on the banks of the Fox River became exposed during flooding.
Canterbury council told to do more on water quality
Protesters sang their displeasure about water quality up to those sitting inside the offices of the Canterbury Regional Council today.
About 200 gathered at lunchtime to let the council know what… Audio
Canterbury council faces court over tyre fire
After a massive pile of tyres near Amberley was set on fire on Friday a community group is taking the Canterbury Regional Council to court over its inaction in getting the tyres removed.
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ECan, Nelson City Council declare climate emergency
Canterbury Regional Council has become the first in the country to declare a climate emergency, followed shortly afterwards by Nelson City Council. The move comes after weeks of pressure from… Audio
Animal carcasses found in South Canterbury river
Rotting animal carcasses have been found dumped at a popular swimming spot in South Canterbury.
Shouting match over Chch water issues
Tempers flared in Canterbury Regional Council as opponents to two water bottling plants told the council why they shouldn't go ahead. Video, Audio
Timaru residents see red over log burner ban
Canterbury Regional Council have been warned they face stiff resistance in Timaru over replacing newly banned log burners. The Canterbury Air Plan comes into force today in a bid to tackle air… Audio
Regional council offices occupied by water protestors
Nearly 100 protestors stormed the offices of the Canterbury Regional Council today demanding an improvement to the region's waterways. Audio
Log burner ban sparks anger in Timaru
The regional council's ban on older log burners has ignited anger among residents.
Lifestylers reject new Canterbury land and water rules
Landowners say new rules on pollution from farms, requiring consents and regular audits, places an unfair cost on smaller properties.
New rules could push farmers to brink of bankruptcy
Canterbury dairy farmers may have to reduce their herd sizes in order to comply with the new rules of Plan Change Five - which is designed to limit pollution from farm animals. Audio
Selwyn residents back rebel regional councillor
Last month the chair of a Canterbury Regional Council water committee controversially complained about the newly-elected councillor Lan Pham. Audio
Familiar faces among ECan appointments
The government has reappointed four existing commissioners to the Canterbury Regional Council.
Protesters go for bust over Canterbury election
A protest has been held outside the offices of the Canterbury Regional Council (Ecan) against what the organisers say is a lack of democracy. Video
Council annouces water consent crackdown
The Canterbury Regional Council is getting tough with farmers who are breaching their water consents, saying people who continue to flout the rules will be prosecuted. Audio
Plenty more water than what is for sale, council says
The water in Ashburton that could be taken by a bottling company is just a drop of what is beneath the Canterbury Plains, the regional council says.
Canterbury lakes given bad report card
Analysis of Canterbury's high country lakes shows most have become more polluted over the last 10 years.
Mixed reaction to ECan election plan
Cantabrians will have to wait another four years before being able to elect a full regional council. Audio