Mayors Agree With Creech Findings

Canterbury Mayors say the Government's review of Environment Canterbury
(ECan) fairly addresses the concerns they have about the performance of
the regional council.

In a statement today the Mayors broadly agree with the direction on the
report prepared by the review committee chaired by former Member of
Parliament Wyatt Creech

The Mayors want the Government to take immediate steps to address the
serious issues that are raised in the report, and to implement its
recommendations. "As we have outlined in the Canterbury Water
Management Strategy, careful management of the environment and progress
in the efficient protection, allocation and management of Canterbury's
water resource is essential for the future growth and prosperity of the
province," the Mayors say.

The Mayors believe that any intervention by the Government must be
consistent with the direction of the Canterbury Water Management
Strategy.

The Mayors also emphasised that their full Councils would need the
opportunity for input to the long term management of water in the
Canterbury province.

ENDS

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