The South Canterbury community has provided a wealth of information, ideas and stories to Our Waitarakao – a project to help restore the health of the Waitarakao Washdyke Lagoon catchment
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/timaru-community-shares-views-on-the-future-of-waitarakao-washdyke-lagoonWant to learn more about composting dead stock on farm? Attend an upcoming workshop and hear from the experts about the operational and environmental benefits Canterbury farmers are seeing from
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/learn-to-compost-like-a-pro-at-our-upcoming-workshopsWinding its way through the centre of Geraldine, the Waihī River offers a strong case for the importance of ongoing flood protection works. We have four project sites on the section of river that runs...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/flood-protection-work-pays-off-in-geraldineWaitaha Canterbury can now be viewed in 3D thanks to new data from a ground-breaking aerial laser survey of the region. The entire coastline from Waiau-toa Clarence River to Waimate was captured
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/new-elevation-mapping-gives-fresh-insights-into-parts-of-waitahaWorking with mana whenua is core to the success of the Canterbury Water Management Strategy and ensures good outcomes for rūnanga. We’re learning new ways of working with Ngāi Tahu and strengthening...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/canterburys-approach-to-water-management/working-with-mana-whenuaWe are proud to display a copy of the 1998 Crown Apology to Ngāi Tahu, recently gifted to us by the 10 Papatipu Rūnanga of Waitaha/Canterbury, in our Council chamber. The Crown's Apology has special...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/gift-of-crown-apology-to-ngai-tahu-anchors-partnership-with-mana-whenuaAs summer approaches, many Canterbury farmers are preparing for crop residue burning – commonly called stubble burning. It’s an important part of arable farming, but it comes with responsibilities...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/check-its-all-right-before-you-light-plan-ahead-for-stubble-burningFaecal contamination and toxic algae (cyanobacteria) can occur at popular recreational swim sites throughout Waitaha Canterbury. The National Public Health Service issue health warnings for our region...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/health-warningsAhead of the 2026 winter grazing season, we’re hosting a series of practical workshops across South Canterbury to help protect soil and water during the wetter months. Choose a workshop near you
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-practices/intensive-winter-grazing/winter-grazing-workshopsDuring the summer and early autumn, it becomes a lot easier to identify pest plants that can lay incognito for much of the year. From December through to April, many pest plants produce distinctive
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/its-the-season-to-report-pest-plants