The Selwyn Waihora water zone stretches from the upper Waimakariri basin and the high country around Lake Coleridge down to Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere. The vision for Selwyn Waihora is to protect its
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/selwyn-waihora-zoneA group of tomorrow’s scientists from Te Rōhutu Whio School in Tauwharekākaho Rolleston visited Te Pā o Moki marae in Southbridge in October to learn about the biodiversity of its surrounding land...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/school-students-take-action-to-protect-te-repo-o-papatahora-wetlandWe’re clearing the air on smoky chimneys and what the rules really mean for Waitaha Canterbury households. There’s nothing quite like the comfort of a warm fire on a cold evening in Waitaha
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/a-little-smoke-is-okay-but-no-longer-than-15-minutesFlooding is the most common natural hazard we face in Aotearoa New Zealand. As the world confronts a changing climate, we can expect the extent of flooding we experience to be affected through
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/flood-protection-and-community-resilience/building-flood-resilient-communitiesNative seedlings are thriving in pots and planters around Lake Ōhau village thanks to new skills learnt by residents who attended a propagation workshop earlier this year. The seedlings have
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/native-plantings-to-regenerate-lake-ohau-villageThe establishment of two large native planting sites will mark another major step toward restoring native biodiversity in the Selwyn region of the Canterbury Plains. In August, members of the Te Ara
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/selwyn-waihora/new-planting-sites-will-bring-back-a-piece-of-natural-canterburyHay distributed near Duntroon in the 1970s, may be a source of the invasive grass, nassella tussock spread, according to information obtained from the local community. Nassella tussock is a perennial
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/historic-hay-distribution-in-duntroon-linked-to-invasive-grass-spreadMountain biking, fishing, whitebaiting near the Kaiapoi River mouth, walking, picnics, kayaking, motocross and jet boating - Kaiapoi Island has it all for the outdoors-minded. There are separate areas...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/regional-parks/waimakariri-river-regional-park/kaiapoi-islandBefore starting any building or dam-related project, it's essential to understand the legal and procedural requirements involved. This includes determining whether you need resource consent, building
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/building-consent-for-large-dams/before-you-apply-for-a-building-consentWhile the impacts of low waterways are being felt across the region, some rural properties can still irrigate while restrictions are in place. We receive a large number of enquiries from the public
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/understanding-irrigation-restrictions-when-its-dry