Weedons Forest is a popular spot for trail biking. Current trails available Located at the river end of Weedons Ross Road, the Weedons Forest Trail Bike Hub is approximately 130 hectares in area
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/regional-parks/waimakariri-river-regional-park/weedons-forest... Learn more about Council meetings and how to attend them Find your constituency Contact us governance@ecan.govt.nz 0800 266 567 Read the Chair's column - Kōrero Note: The email
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/about/your-council/our-team/councillorsThe next three months will test Canterbury's governance like nothing we've seen in decades. In the past month alone, central government has dropped three new bills, an amendment, multiple changes
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/resource-management-reform-a-reality-check-for-canterburyThe first stage of a major weed control programme in Rakaia Gorge is complete, with several signs of its success. So far, more than 7,000 hours of labour have been clocked up across approximately 42
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/selwyn-waihora/paving-the-way-for-indigenous-vegetation-in-rakaia-gorgeTimaru's MyWay service improvements, praised by customers, offer on-demand transport closer to Caroline Bay, a new beach parklet and extended late-night service to 9 pm. Recent improvements
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/hundreds-enjoy-improved-public-transport-beach-access-and-longer-hoursIn the picturesque Whakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour area, two kura/primary schools have embarked on their annual sustainable community project. Whakaraupō is home to five Enviroschools comprised of three...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/whakaraupo-kura-unite-for-shared-sustainability-actionThe entire Waitaha/Canterbury coast is exposed to tsunamis. Find out more about where tsunamis come from and the places most likely to be affected. The biggest threats are tsunamis created by large
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/natural-hazards/tsunamis/tsunami-hazardsTo protect freshwater life in Waitarakao catchment, we first need to know what’s there—and recent mahi by scientists and local farmers has revealed some surprises.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/hidden-biodiversity-revealed-in-waitarakao-catchmentThe Ashburton Water Zone Committee is supporting a trial using biochar to help improve water quality at Lake Hood. The project, which will be coordinated by the Lake Hood Water Quality Taskforce
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/ashburton/keen-interest-on-biochar-trial-at-carters-creekToday Environment Canterbury cancelled an abatement notice issued to Cloud Ocean Water which had stopped it taking water. Cloud Ocean Water, a commercial water bottling operation based in Belfast
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2018/cloud-ocean-abatement-notice-cancelled