Weed control is critical when it comes to keeping our communities safe from flood risks, and it also plays an important role in protecting biodiversity in our region’s precious land and waterways
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/protecting-waitaha-canterbury-rivers-from-invasive-weedsThe Canterbury Regional Code of Practice for defences against water and drainage schemes sets rules for local authorities and network utility providers working on flood protection and drainage assets
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/flood-protection-and-community-resilience/permissions-to-work-near-flood-protection-assets/defences-against-water-code-of-practiceMe mahi tahi tātou Waitaha - our Canterbury region - is like no other and we are proud to call it home. We work with Papatipu Rūnanga, stakeholders and the wider community to manage the use
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/about/your-council/about-us/our-work/together-weKids and young adults took to the pavements of South Canterbury throughout the month of July as part of Timaru's Great Blue Fish Hunt. Nearly 30 blue fish were captured on camera and sent into us
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/elusive-blue-fish-caught-on-camera-by-timaru-kidsJust one conversation about what an Environment Canterbury restoration project was hoping to achieve was all it took for one landowner couple to voluntarily retire four hectares of productive farmland...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/hekeao-hinds-river-restorationWith effect from 1 September 2023 Plan Change 2 is fully operative. Plan Change 7 became fully operative on 10 March 2025. Both changes are amendments to the Canterbury Land and Water
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2020/plan-change-7-and-plan-change-2-what-you-need-to-knowMany areas in Waitaha Canterbury are flat, with poor-draining soils, making them prone to flooding from surface water and increased groundwater levels, especially during and after heavy rainfall. We
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/flood-protection-and-community-resilience/flood-protection-assets-and-activities/drain-maintenanceMetro customers in Greater Christchurch will soon have the option to board Metro buses and ferries using their debit or credit card when the first phase of Motu Move launches in November. The new
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/credit-and-debit-card-payments-coming-to-metro-buses-this-yearAs the weather warms up, we’re reminding everyone that illegal rubbish dumping harms the environment and leaves ratepayers footing the bill, and those caught can face hefty fines. Each summer, we
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/do-your-bit-to-stop-rubbish-dumping-at-rivers-and-beaches-this-summerThe Waipara River has undergone a transformative journey, enhancing flood protection and biodiversity. Find out more about this innovative climate-resilience project. The Waipara River has long been
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/waipara-river-restoration-brings-extensive-benefits