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1. Water and land | Te Wai me Te Whenua

   … understanding our environment
   Freshwater regulatory framework
   Healthy waterways actions
   Stewardship of water and land
   Freshwater resilience.
   
   Working together for healthy water and land 
   Our work is guided by the Canterbury Water Management Strategy (CWMS), a shared regional commitment between Papatipu Rūnanga, territorial authorities, Zone Committees, stakeholder organisations and the community.  
   
   We are ensuring Canterbury’s water resources are managed sustainably for environmental, cultural…

   https://www.ecan.govt.nz/about/your-council/about-us/our-work/water-and-land/

2. Water conservation orders

   … the mechanism by which they will be protected. In the case of the Rakaia, the WCO prohibits some activities that impact on water flow, like damming. 
   
   How our water management strategy reflects the WCOs
   When the Canterbury Water Management Strategy (CWMS) was first developed in 2009, the agencies involved ensured that the targets and goals in the strategy were consistent with the WCOs. 
   
   The CWMS principles include a commitment to preserving and enhancing the natural character of Canterbury’s r…

   https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/water-conservation-orders/

3. Our governance

   … must adhere to, and Environment Canterbury has developed a Regional Policy Statement and regional plans for land and water, air and the coastal environment. 
   
   Regional StrategiesKey regional strategies include the Canterbury Water Management Strategy (CWMS), the Canterbury Regional Economic Development Strategy and the Canterbury Biodiversity Strategy.

   https://www.ecan.govt.nz/about/your-council/about-us/our-governance/

4. Catchment approach sees funding for Kaikōura projects

   There are multiple projects taking place in Kaikōura with a focus on engagement and on-the-ground action.

   https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/kaikoura/catchment-approach-sees-funding-for-kaikoura-projects/

5. What exactly is the Canterbury Water Management Strategy?

   Science Director Stefanie Rixecker discusses the Canterbury Water Management Strategy and its impact on water protection in Canterbury.
   
   Canterbury’s precious water resource has been managed by the Canterbury Water Management Strategy (CWMS) since 2009.
   
   It provides a collaborative way of addressing the issues to enable present and future generations to gain the greatest social, economic, recreational and cultural benefits from Canterbury’s water resources.
   
   The strategy sets out targets for wat…

   https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2017/what-exactly-is-the-canterbury-water-management-strategy/

6. Drinking water

   … point sources and non-point sources of contaminants in drinking water supply catchments and aquifers, land-use in the catchment or recharge area and on the treatment provided by the territorial authority.
   
   Under the Canterbury Water Management Strategy (CWMS), goals were set to help make a difference to our environment and how natural resources are managed. Environment Canterbury reports on progress on behalf of CWMS partners.
   
   Here's how things are progressing against 2020 goals. View inf…

   https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/measuring-cwms-progress/drinking-water/

7. Council acknowledges outstanding environmental contributions

   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/

8. The importance of mahinga kai

   Ashburton Water Zone Committee Chair William Thomas explains his understanding of mahinga kai in the region.

   https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/ashburton/the-importance-of-mahinga-kai/

9. Community bands together to plant out Waihao River

   Nearly 700 natives have been planted near McCullochs Bridge thanks to a dedicated team of volunteers in Lower Waitaki.

   https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/lower-waitaki/community-bands-together-to-plant-out-waihao-river/

10. Ted Talks – February 2022

    Kaikōura Water Zone Committee chair Ted Howard gives us the latest update.

    https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/kaikoura/ted-talks-february-2022/

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