Toxic algae (also called cyanobacteria) are a naturally occurring algae with the potential to bloom, producing toxins that can harm or even kill dogs, people and other animals. When conditions
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https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/upper-waitaki-water-zone/love-our-lakesA remote inland wetland near the Kakahu River will get a boost for additional native plants thanks to support from the Ōrāri Temuka Ōpihi Pareora (OTOP) Water Zone Committee. The Robinson Kakahu
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/robinson-kakahu-wetland-gets-funding-boost-for-plantingOn-farm composting is increasingly being adopted as a practical solution – particularly for managing animal mortalities – and offers both operational and environmental benefits. Learn about
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-practices/managing-on-farm-compostEnvironment Canterbury has laid charges against two parties in relation to the death of hundreds of eels in Kaputone Creek. The charges come after several months of investigation into what caused
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2018/charges-laid-in-relation-to-death-of-eelsIt’s not just the frequency that’s increased on Metro’s Route 7 Halswell to Queenspark service, but also now the patronage. In April the route switched to running every 10 minutes from 5.30am...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/route-7-frequency-increase-causing-increase-in-patronage-tooCanterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury), along with other public transport authorities, has received information from NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) about increasing the private
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/environment-canterbury-working-with-nzta-over-increase-of-private-revenue-share-request-for-public-transportOur effort to reinstate mana whenua voting rights has passed a significant milestone with the local Bill having its first reading in Parliament. The Canterbury Regional Council (Ngāi ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2021/ngai-tahu-representation-bill-passes-first-readingAn accessible website is one that accommodates a full range of users. Accessible websites prioritise clear content, structure and ease of navigation over superfluous aspects of design, however
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