Climate change presents significant opportunities, challenges and risks to Waitaha Canterbury, and the rest of Aotearoa New Zealand. As the Regional Council, our role is to support the region and our
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/climate-change/adapting-to-climate-changeNau mai haere mai, the Te Waihora Co-Governance Group were pleased to welcome Marama Davidson MP, co-leader of Green Party Aotearoa, and Lan Pham MP to the Tai Tapu Community Centre to learn about
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/te-waihora-co-governance-welcomes-marama-davidsonLucy Millar, Chair OTOP Water Zone Committee The safety of drinking water is increasingly top-of-mind for many communities – especially those in rural areas. If you’re on a private water supply, you...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/well-water-testing-well-worth-itThe Hurunui Waiau Uwha water zone has diverse terrestrial and aquatic habitats, supporting a number of indigenous animal and plant species, some of which are threatened. These indigenous animals
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/nature-in-your-area/hurunui-waiau-uwha-zone-biodiversityWe've recently completed the first phase of a targeted willow control programme across more than 270 hectares in the Upper Waitaki region, where willow trees have impacted water flow and freshwater
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/targeted-willow-control-in-ahuriri-catchmentHow healthy is your stream? Find out by booking a Stream Health Monitoring Assessment Kit (SHMAK) — a simple, science-based way to test the condition of your local stream or river. The kit helps
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/drinking-water/book-a-stream-health-monitoring-assessment-kitZone delivery projects in the Hurunui Waiau Uwha and Waimakariri zones have seen more than $200,000 dedicated to protecting and enhancing water quality, biodiversity and mahinga kai outcomes. Zone
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/waimakariri/north-canterbury-collaboration-increases-environmental-outcomesMetro is gearing up to launch its Event Direct shuttle bus service, as the opening of One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha nears. Event Direct by Metro is a pre-booked shuttle bus service which picks up...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/event-direct-by-metro-shuttle-buses-to-one-new-zealand-stadium-te-kahaCanterbury Water Management Strategy (CWMS) goals in this target area relate to the review of environmental flows and catchment load limits, and the implementation of a programme to review
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/measuring-cwms-progress-2021/environmental-limits-2021Three new members will contribute valuable knowledge to assist the Climate Change Action Committee in decision making on climate change in Canterbury. Professor Anita Wreford and Professor Shaun
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/members-climate-change-action-committee