Waitarakao is a special place for mana whenua, local people and visitors. Together with our partners we’ve made a plan to restore the health of the lagoon and wider catchment. Learn about actions
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/orari-temuka-opihi-pareora-water-zone/our-waitarakaoWe are responsible for issuing building consents for large dams in Waitaha/Canterbury, Otago, Southland, the West Coast, and Rēkohu Chatham Islands. Our role is to ensure that those dams are well
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/building-consent-for-large-damsOur land management advisors (or Ilamas, as they are sometimes known!) provide free support and advice for Canterbury landowners looking to implement sustainable land management practices and improve
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/meet-our-land-management-advisorsA five-year project aimed at restoring mahinga kai values to a significant awa/stream in Selwyn is moving from 'pens and paper' to 'doing'. The Whakaora Te Waikēkēwai project includes the construction...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/selwyn-waihora/wetland-project-for-te-waikekewaiwaikekewai-stream-reaches-design-phaseAncient 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-fundingWorks 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-townshipEarlier 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 Upper and Lower Waitaki water zone committees recently attended an event at Otematata Station, aiming to shift perceptions about wetlands – showing them as assets rather than a responsibility
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/lower-waitaki/zone-committees-promote-wetlands-as-assets-not-liabilities