The combination of dry conditions, thin, poor-quality soil and a highly modified river is making for an extra challenging native revegetation programme on the central Waitaha Canterbury river berm
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/planting-proves-challenging-on-the-waikirikiri-selwyn-riverImproving irrigation efficiency is a great opportunity to reduce costs, improve resource use, increase profitability and minimise impacts on the environment. Our industry-led irrigation support
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/ashburton-water-zone/action-on-the-ground/irrigation-efficiency-programmeOn-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-eelsMaintaining the cleanliness of our waterways doesn't justify the use of detergent. This is the message to a few whitebaiters who have been observed using washing up detergent and cooking oil
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2017/dont-use-detergent-while-whitebaitingWe encourage the local community and regular Route 8 Port-to-Port users to prepare for possible travel disruptions on cruise ship days. The first cruise ship is expected to dock in Lyttelton on Monday...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/what-to-expect-with-our-public-transport-this-cruise-ship-seasonThe Land Transport Management Act defines a public transport service as a service for the carriage of passengers for hire or reward, using various modes of transport including large and small
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/transport/public-transport-services/register-an-exempt-public-transport-serviceEvery month, Metro’s route performance, patronage and financial data are collated into a delivery dashboard, which is presented to the Council. This gives Council and the public a wider view of how
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/about/your-council/about-us/our-work/our-core-services/public-transport-nga-waka-tumatanui/public-transport-delivery-dashboardWe work with landowners and the community to protect, preserve and restore wetlands across Canterbury.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/wetlands/wetlands-protection-workA Rolleston school hopes to provide foodbanks with fresh produce, thanks to some impressive ingenuity and Zone Committee Action Plan (ZCAP) funding. Rolleston Christian School wants to set up
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/selwyn-waihora/action-plan-funding-helps-children-grow-vegetables