A colony of tarāpuka/black-billed gulls is now better protected, thanks to funding support from the Kaikōura Water Zone Committee. The project has enabled the hiring of a contractor to operate...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/kaikoura/action-plan-funding-helps-protect-black-billed-gull-colonyWe are conscious of our own contribution to greenhouse gas emissions in the region. As an organisation, we are continually working hard to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and manage 2,700 hectares...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/climate-change/our-environmental-contributionScientists from our Water and Land team have investigated reports of increased algal growth around the Rakaia River mouth. A holiday season of easterly winds and few nor’westers may have left many
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/algal-growth-at-rakaia-river-mouthThe Whaka-Ora Pest Project (WOPP), run by Conservation Volunteers New Zealand (CVNZ), protects native wildlife by targeting pests like rats, possums, stoats, and hedgehogs around Whakaraupō Lyttelton...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/banks-peninsula/woppers-wipe-out-4500-pests-in-two-years-around-whakaraupolyttelton-harbourNotification of both tanker arrivals and hazardous liquid cargoes (such as oil and gas) transfers is required by law, this includes bunkering. A summary of reporting requirements from Maritime Rules
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/harbourmasters-office/commercial-shipping/oil-transfer-notificationWe're teaming up with the Fairlie Lions Club to beautify a popular walk and bike trail along the Ōpihi River track. Regeneration project supervisor Dani Devine is excited to be working with Fairlie
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/enhancing-the-opihi-walkway... continuous monitoring of process parameters regular liaison meetings with local residents and businesses, and a requirement to cease discharging if any complaints are substantiated as causing offensive...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/southern-proteins-granted-consent-to-discharge-to-airThe Pines wastewater treatment plant. Photo: Selwyn District Council In most urban areas, wastewater is discharged through reticulated sewer systems. These collect wastewater from a large number
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/wastewater/reticulated-wastewater-systemsThe decision on the hearing has now been released. The Commissioners have granted consent to discharge dairy effluent onto land and into air derived from a dairy shed located on Twizel-Omarama Road
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2013/d-r-mcintyreIf you live in the Rangiora area or are looking for a day out in North Canterbury, Ashley Rakahuri Regional Park is the place to go for fishing, walking, swimming, cycling and family picnics. Please
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/regional-parks/ashley-rakahuri-regional-park