Our new Land Management Advisor - Christchurch West Melton, Carys Marulli de Barletta, is trialling a fresh approach in the Port Hills by planting an exotic grass species to prevent erosion
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/new-talent-trials-novel-tool-to-control-sedimentAn ongoing restoration project is underway at Te Rauakaaka, near the mouth of the Waimakariri River, to enhance wetland and coastal ecosystems, boost biodiversity, and create vital habitat
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/wetland-restoration-work-protects-critically-endangered-birdMaking sure your bore is in good working order and protected from contaminants is crucial to protecting your family and those living on your property from sickness. A study published in April 2025
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/have-you-checked-your-bore-latelyA big leap has been made to end the practice of dumping and illegally stockpiling end-of-life tyres, thanks to Tyrewise, a regulated product stewardship scheme that ensures tyres are recycled across
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/recycling-to-kerb-tyre-dumping-in-kaikouraEarlier this year dry conditions and low flow resulted in the loss of aquatic life in Ashburton's Greenstreet irrigation channel and creek. Keep up-to-date with what’s being planned for this summer
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/ashburton/whats-the-story-about-greenstreet-creekBoaties are being urged to check and clean their hulls to help stop the spread of the marine pest Mediterranean fanworm after it was recently detected in new sites within Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/marine-pest-mediterranean-fanworm-found-outside-inner-lyttelton-harbourBirds known for their mythical status are taking refuge at a newly restored wetland around Aotearoa’s largest lagoon, bringing hope for future generations. For the last five years, Te Taumutu Rūnanga...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/selwyn-waihora/whakaora-te-waikekewai-project-restored-wetland-attracts-rare-birdsWe welcome trail bike riders in designated areas along the north and south banks of the Waimakariri River Regional Park. See below for guides to trail bike, motocross and quad bike riding tracks
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/regional-parks/waimakariri-river-regional-park/trail-bike-ridingThe decision of Environment Canterbury and Christchurch City Council on the applications by SOL Quarries Limited associated with the establishment, commissioning and operation of an extension to its
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2021/sol-quarries-limitedThe decision of Environment Canterbury and Selwyn District Council in regard to applications for the proposed operation of an aggregate quarry and managed fill at Plantation Road, Hororata
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2022/frews-contracting-limited