Each of Waitaha/Canterbury’s water zone committees has an action plan which outlines how they will work with the community to deliver their aspirations for freshwater as outlined in the Canterbury Water Management Strategy (CWMS). Committees report annually to let the CWMS partners and community know how things are tracking.
2022/23 Progress report
Rejuvenating the ecosystem health of Te Waihora and its catchment is a key focus for our work in the zone.
We work with landowners, community, groups and other organisations to undertake a number of actions in the zone which support the protection and enhancement of biodiversity, water quality, mahinga kai and more.
Read about some of the key projects and priorities for the zone on this page, or contact our Tuam Street office on 03 365 3828 to find out more.
Selwyn Waihora water zone committee Co-Chair Les Wanhalla says the committee is looking for new members.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/selwyn-waihora/get-involved-in-the-selwyn-waihora-zone/The Te Waihora Co-Governance partners have launched a new website.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/new-te-waihora-co-governance-website-builds-on-a-decade-of-achievement/
Recharging underground aquifers and augmenting stream flow in the Selwyn water zone.
Supporting the lifeblood of Selwyn and Te Waihora
The Waikirikiri/Selwyn Near River Recharge project is a multi-million dollar scheme to enhance cultural, environmental and recreational values in the region by discharging clean Rakaia River water into the groundwater system near the Waikirikiri/Selwyn River during dry periods.
River Recharge project site
Utilising water from Selwyn District Council and Centra…
The Selwyn Waihora Zone Committee is conducting free nitrate testing clinics for people with private drinking water supplies.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/selwyn-waihora/residents-get-a-free-water-health-check-up/The Waikirikiri/Selwyn River and the ecosystem it supports, is being given a helping hand through an innovative river recharge project.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/selwyn-waihora/river-ecosystem-given-a-hand-in-dry-times/Outstanding services to the environment over several years were acknowledged with awards to three people at yesterday’s Environment Canterbury council meeting.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2020/council-acknowledges-outstanding-environmental-contributions/
Earlier this week Environment Canterbury welcomed Their Excellencies, The Rt Hon Dame Patsy Reddy and Sir David Gascoigne, to Selwyn District.
Their Excellencies were taken on a tour of key sites around Te Waihora / Lake Ellesmere, starting at Ngāti Moki Marae at Taumutu and finishing at Lincoln University’s Ashley Dene Research and Development Station.
Environment Canterbury Councillor Tom Lambie said the visit represented an excellent opportunity to showcase all the good work happening on…
Restoration projects and changing policies worldwide has been celebrated for the 25th time on World Wetlands Day.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2021/wonderful-wetlands-celebrating-25th-world-wetlands-day/