We monitor air quality. Addressing air pollution involves enforcing the Canterbury Air Regional Plan(external link) rules, authorising low-emission technology, encouraging everyone to adopt better-burning practices, and collaborating with key partners to reduce emissions and improve health.
Check urban air quality
Improving our air quality is vital to creating a healthier, happier region to live in. Find out how the plan ensures how we are managing air pollution.
Home heating
Find out about burner types and woodburner rules, financial assistance available for replacing older heating systems and get tips on how to burn smoke-free.
Outdoor burning
Outdoor burning can be a nuisance for neighbours and add to poor air quality. Learn more about how to burn better.
Report an air quality incident
If you see excessive smoke from a chimney or outdoor burning, report the air quality incident to us.
Odour monitoring
We regularly respond to reports from the community of smells in the Waitaha/Canterbury area.
Dust monitoring
We often respond to reports of offensive or nuisance dust from community members who live and work around dust sources.