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The vision for the Banks Peninsula water zone is to maintain and improve healthy waterways through the adoption of the 'ki uta ki tai' philosophy — from the mountains to the sea — across its streams...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/banks-peninsula-water-zone/local-projects-and-priorities
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The vision for Waimakariri, which was developed with the community, is, “Mō tātou, ā, mō kā uri, ā muri ake nei; for us and our children after us". We work with landowners, community, groups and other...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/waimakariri-water-zone/local-projects-and-priorities
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The vision for Hurunui Waiau Uwha is to foster a thriving natural environment, healthy waterways and a prospering zone. We work with landowners, community, groups and other organisations to undertake
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/hurunui-waiau-uwha-water-zone/local-projects-and-priorities
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The decision on the applications applied for by Drains and Development Limited to excavate gravel, sand and other natural material from the Waimakariri River at the end of Cooks Road, and to discharge...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2021/drains-and-developments-limited
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Learn about water restrictions, irrigation schemes, and recommended irrigation techniques and how to comply with regulations for dams, irrigation ponds and fish screening facilities in Waitaha
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/irrigation
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Fertigation or effluent injection can help growers reduce synthetic nitrogen use on farm, minimising the risk of nutrient loss, but these systems should be carefully managed to avoid risks to water
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/irrigation/fertigation-and-effluent-injection
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https://www.ecan.govt.nz/reporting/reporting-back/flood-warning-and-advisory
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Use this guide to prepare a clear, complete, and competitive application for community funding. It outlines what you need before starting your application, what the fund can support, how applications
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/community-funding/funding-guide-and-checklist
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We patrol the Waitaha Canterbury region during peak summer periods to help ensure all water users are safe. If you see any bad behaviour on our waterways please contact us.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/harbourmasters-office/recreational-boating/incidents-accidents-and-enforcement
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Recreation and amenity opportunities provided by Canterbury's water bodies are of social, cultural and economic benefit to the region. Under the Canterbury Water Management Strategy (CWMS
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/measuring-cwms-progress-2021/recreational-and-amenity-opportunities-2021
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