Works are starting on the Waiau Uwha River to protect Waiau township from flooding. Repairs and a new stopbank to protect Waiau township Flooding of Mason River, 1993 The Waiau township has
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2021/flood-resilience-for-waiau-townshipAncient rock art, including a taniwha on the ceiling of a cave near Pleasant Point, will be further protected thanks to $14,000 of biodiversity funding over two years. The area, a 10ha property
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/taniwha-gully-ancient-rock-art-protected-by-fundingEarlier this year, several media stories focused on Mayfield Hinds Valetta Irrigation Scheme’s application for renewal of its consent. This was the first of three schemes applying for similar consent...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2021/consent-renewalThis page explains the difference between census counts and estimates, and which data to use for which purpose. It also provides data and summary analysis for Canterbury from the Census 2023, and data...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/regional-leadership/population/census-estimatesThe 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-lagoonThe Government has confirmed that key regional council responsibilities — including flood protection, public transport and environmental management — will remain with local government in Canterbury...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/government-confirms-local-government-reform-direction-for-canterburyIf you had asked Ed Heenan what he wanted to do when he left Roncalli College, the answer would always be “something to do with water” - reflecting his passion for science and the great outdoors
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/from-summer-student-to-science-technicianWorking 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-whenuaWant 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-geraldine