Find out how the Selwyn Waihora Water Zone Committee will be supporting improvements to local water quality and biodiversity this year. A shadehouse to help students grow plants, bug bags
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/selwyn-waihora/selwyn-waihoraEach 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
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/upper-waitaki-water-zone/upper-waitaki-water-zone-progress-reportFlooding and extreme weather events can cause extensive damage to farms and rural properties. This page gives practical guidance to support your response and recovery efforts to help you minimise
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-around-rivers-and-streams/farm-flood-recovery-and-clean-upBefore the irrigation season arrives, it’s important to make sure your irrigation equipment is operating efficiently. It may also be a requirement of your consent to show you have done this during
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/be-a-smart-irrigator-this-seasonEnvironment Canterbury councillors have agreed on a budget and workplan that balances community expectations on affordability with the need to act on climate change – including a trial for much
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/cheaper-bus-fares-on-the-way-for-greater-christchurch... about what is happening around the region. She also enjoys meeting people whose lives are most influenced by the areas we visited. The main issue with Lake Clearwater this day was the decreased water...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/ashburton/from-the-hills-to-the-sea-and-betweenUpdated: 17 March 2026 We know many areas across Ōtautahi Christchurch are currently being affected by unpleasant smells coming from the Christchurch Wastewater Treatment Plant in Bromley
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/whats-the-story-christchurch-wastewater-treatment-plant-odourThere’s no one-size-fits-all solution to controlling wilding pines. The right approach depends on your land, the size and spread of the infestation, access, and what you want the land to be used
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biosecurity/national-programmes/wilding-pine-programme/controlling-wilding-pines