Three new members will contribute valuable knowledge to assist the Climate Change Action Committee in decision making on climate change in Canterbury. Professor Anita Wreford and Professor Shaun
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/members-climate-change-action-committeeWith historical use and development, the ecological and biodiversity values of Canterbury’s braided rivers have deteriorated over time. Their ecosystems and habitats are threatened by weeds
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/measuring-cwms-progress-2021/natural-character-of-braided-rivers-2021This decision concerns applications by four existing irrigators in the Waipara catchment to take and use water for irrigation purposes (primarily of vineyards).
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2010/mr-t-m-and-mrs-s-e-porter-mr-b-chapman-and-fiddlers-green-wines-ltd-and-xenophon-ltdThe Land Use Recovery Plan 2013 (LURP) is a statutory document prepared under the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Act 2011 it took effect in December 2013. Its purpose is to provide
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/land-use-recovery-planThe decision on the applications applied for by Rangitata Diversion Race Management and Hekeao Hinds Enhancement Trust to enable managed recharge adjacent and within the Hekeao/Hinds River
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2025/rangitata-diversion-race-management-and-hekeao-hinds-enhancement-trustEnvironment Canterbury’s biodiversity targeted rate programme has been established to partner with treaty partners and the community to protect and restore biodiversity across Christchurch and Banks...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/our-biodiversity-work/christchurch-biodiversity-targeted-rate-programmePicture this – 1,200 international rugby fields full of exotic weeds. We’ve been able to clear weeds from this much land along more than 20 rivers in Waitaha Canterbury, thanks to central government’s...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/braided-river-works-reduce-flood-risk-and-enhance-biodiversityWith the fire risk in Canterbury remaining high, the fires by Lake Pukaki in August 2020 and Lake Ōhau in October 2020 remind us of the devastation that wildfires can cause. The silver lining
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2021/work-continues-on-pukaki-wildfire-recovery-and-wilding-removalIt looks festive when its red berries are in season but cotoneaster is an invasive pest that spreads easily and crowds out native species. That’s why a joint project, allocated funding
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/cotoneaster-the-plant-you-dont-want-for-christmasThe Ashburton Water Zone Committee is pleased to introduce its newest members: Adi Avnit, Clare Buchanan and Sidinei Teixera. Chris Allen and Angela Cushnie were also reappointed to the committee. Adi...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/ashburton/ashburton-water-zone-committee-refresh