The decision on the hearing of CRC132458, CRC142438 and CRC144606 has now been released. Commissioners P Rogers and E Christmas have partially granted consent in an amended form to take, divert
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2014/ngai-tahu-forest-estates-limitedThe Rakaia River is one of New Zealand's largest braided rivers, and an outstanding feature of the Waitaha/Canterbury landscape. It is a vital habitat for indigenous birds and aquatic species
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/water-conservation-orders/rakaia-riverWe’ve partnered with Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki Lincoln University to enhance research collaboration for the benefit of Waitaha/Canterbury. This partnership focuses on addressing key challenges
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/partnering-with-lincoln-university-for-a-sustainable-waitahaChilean needle grass has been found near Kākakaiau Robinsons Bay — the first known site on Banks Peninsula. Our biosecurity team acted quickly, but we need your help. Join a free info session
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/banks-peninsula/robinsons-bay-locals-encouraged-to-protect-peninsula-from-chilean-needle-grassThe beauty of the Ōtūwharekai/Ashburton Lakes was impossible to miss at a recent pop-up event, where people had the chance to learn more about initiatives to improve the lakes' water quality
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/ashburton/strong-turnout-to-otuwharekai-pop-up-eventFunding of $105,000 will support the restoration of South Canterbury's coastal wetlands and habitat protection for the long-tailed bat population during 2020. Eight projects funded by Environment
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/local-environmental-projects-boosted-with-105000-of-new-fundingA newly formed catchment group scored significant investment, alongside four other progressive environmental initiatives, at the recommendation of the Banks Peninsula Water Zone Committee for the 2023...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/banks-peninsula/integrated-catchment-management-sees-major-funding-in-banks-peninsulaOur land management team is urging farmers to take actions to reduce the risk of sediment and nutrient runoff into local waterways following a very wet winter grazing period, particularly in South
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/stopping-sediment-in-its-tracks-post-winter-grazingWallabies are a serious national pest problem that requires a collaborative effort to solve — no one person, agency, or group is going to win this battle alone. In July 2020, when the National
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/collaboration-is-key-for-wallaby-controlThe recently-announced support from Central Government for flood and river management measures in Waitaha/Canterbury is welcome news. Co-funding, drawn from a new Regional Infrastructure Fund
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/stories/2024/co-investment-for-flood-and-river-management-a-positive-step