Kirikōhatu, a new fully accessible park in Waimakariri River Regional Park, is opening this weekend. Featuring a 1.2km wheelchair-friendly loop track, river views and picnic spaces, it offers
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/kirikohatu-opens-as-the-waimakariri-river-regional-parks-first-fully-accessible-spaceWhen managed well, animal effluent is a valuable resource that can increase the productivity of your pasture and reduce your fertiliser costs. Mismanagement of effluent, however, can have serious
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-practices/managing-animal-effluentWhakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour and its surrounding bays are treasured by many different people, including mana whenua Ngāti Wheke, residents and visitors. The harbour was once known for its great
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/community-and-partnership-key-to-restoring-whakaraupolyttelton-harbourWe are carrying out a focused piece of work in the Ahuriri and Upper Waitaki area to support long-term improvements in water quality, protect wetland and biodiversity values, and uphold the cultural
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/upper-waitaki-water-zone/protecting-and-enhancing-the-ahuriri-and-upper-waitaki-catchmentMr P G and Mrs J A Everest have applied for consent to take and use groundwater at 1030 Fords Road, Willowby. Current status: The decision of the Hearing Commissioners has been released. The decision
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/p-g-and-j-a-everestAll actions in this strategy should contribute to improved quality of life and economic prosperity in Canterbury. This set of goals measures the combined effects of many of the other target areas
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/measuring-cwms-progress/indicators-of-regional-and-national-economiesThis guidance aims to help provide some certainty on what is and what is not a 'riverbed' in Waitaha Canterbury for the purposes of the Resource Management Act (RMA) and our plans.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-around-rivers-and-streams/activities-in-and-around-braided-riverbedsWe've agreed on several areas of priority for the Ōrāri Temuka Ōpihi Pareora water zone. Read about some of our current projects on this page.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/orari-temuka-opihi-pareora-water-zone/local-projects-and-prioritiesThe enhancement of ecosystem health, indigenous biodiversity and recreation is at the heart of action on the ground in the Christchurch West Melton water zone. You can find a summary of some of our
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/christchurch-west-melton-water-zone/local-projects-and-prioritiesMaintaining the unique wilderness and undeveloped character of Kaikōura's natural environment is a key focus for our work in the zone. We work with landowners, community, groups and other
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/kaikoura-water-zone/local-projects-and-priorities-in-your-zone