We investigate one of the world’s few, unique braided rivers, and uncover the stories of some of the people connected to this essential waterway, and those working to restore its ecosystems. Read more...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/ashburton/the-hakatereashburton-river-reviving-a-lifeforceWe are taking an integrated approach to resource management and developing a single planning framework for Waitaha/Canterbury. Here is what we know about the resource management issues
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-knowNine innovative environmental initiatives, including four wetlands, will be supported at the recommendation of the Waimakariri Water Zone Committee for the 2023/2024 financial year.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/wetlands-the-focus-for-new-waimakariri-fundingPlanning a trip to one of Canterbury's rivers, lakes or coastal areas? Find out where the access points are and what you can expect when you get there. Our interactive recreational access map can help...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/public-access-to-recreation-sitesRecent media coverage has suggested large parts of Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour – and almost a third of Waitaha Canterbury’s monitored swimming spots – are unsafe for swimming following recent
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/swimming-after-rain-what-our-new-water-quality-model-really-showsThe decision was to grant consent, subject to conditions, for discharge and coastal permits for the proposed construction of a reclamation and a piled wharf to be undertaken in two stages in Te
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2017/lyttelton-port-company-te-awaparahi-bay-reclamation-project... Government Act 2002, they do not have Councillor decision-making powers to vote at Council meetings. Within Canterbury there is only one iwi with mana whenua throughout the region and, because...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/ngai-tahu-appointees-set-to-join-council-after-law-change-approvedThe decision to take and use groundwater for irrigation at 33 Racecourse Road, Amberley has been released. The decision was to refuse the application.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2025/d-b-evans-and-i-j-davisMaritime rules and compliance ensure safe and lawful operations at sea, covering regulations, laws, and bylaws designed to protect vessels, crews, passengers, and the environment. These guidelines
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/harbourmasters-office/commercial-shipping/maritime-rules-and-compliance-for-commercial-shipsSix environmental initiatives, including projects to keep nesting birds safe, control the spread of invasive weeds and pests, and enhance biodiversity, will benefit from a share of $50,000 in funding
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/hurunui-waiau/funding-backs-restoration-and-conservation-in-hurunui