Peter Scott will remain Environment Canterbury's Chair

Scott was investigated and given a formal warning after revealing on Newstalk ZB, he'd been running some farm irrigation without a consent.

LINZ reportedly subsequently initiated the consent process.

Local Democracy reporting says councillors discussed the issue in a public-excluded part of yesterday's regional council meeting.

Councillor Paul Dietsche had called for Scott to step down, but says there was no vote.

He says a report cleared Scott, so it was resolved he'd resume his role.