Upper Waitaki Resource Consent Applications – Upstream of Waitaki DamThe Upper Waitaki hearing to hear and decide 110 resource consent applications in the Waitaki Catchment (upstream of Waitaki Dam
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/waitaki-consent-projects-2Freshwater ecosystems in Waitaha/Canterbury contain a diverse range of indigenous plants, invertebrates, migratory and non-migratory fish, and river-nesting birds and waterfowl. A diversity of species...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/biodiversity/freshwater...“Mā whero, mā pako; ka oti ai te mahi. The task shall be achieved through unity.” This sentiment, and the vision of Whakaora Te Waihora – to restore and rejuvenate the mana, mauri and ecosystem...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/a-lot-of-great-mahi-to-restore-te-waihoraMahinga kai is the customary gathering of food and natural materials by mana whenua. It includes the places where these resources are gathered and is central to the Ngāi Tahu way of life in Waitaha
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/biodiversity/mahinga-kaiOur region is home to flood and hazard-prone areas. We support the community to be prepared for and able to respond to hazards, and changes in the natural environment. Our focus in flood and river
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/about/your-council/about-us/our-work/our-core-services/community-preparedness-and-response-to-hazards-te-whakarite-hapori-me-nga-urupare-moreareaOur region's transport network is vast, and as such, faces a number of challenges. With a growing population and urban development our transport network needs to cope with these increased demands
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/transport/regional-transport-planningClimate change presents significant opportunities, challenges and risks to Waitaha Canterbury, and the rest of Aotearoa New Zealand. As the Regional Council, our role is to support the region and our
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/climate-change/adapting-to-climate-changeNau mai haere mai, the Te Waihora Co-Governance Group were pleased to welcome Marama Davidson MP, co-leader of Green Party Aotearoa, and Lan Pham MP to the Tai Tapu Community Centre to learn about
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/te-waihora-co-governance-welcomes-marama-davidsonHow healthy is your stream? Find out by booking a Stream Health Monitoring Assessment Kit (SHMAK) — a simple, science-based way to test the condition of your local stream or river. The kit helps
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/drinking-water/book-a-stream-health-monitoring-assessment-kitThe Hurunui Waiau Uwha water zone has diverse terrestrial and aquatic habitats, supporting a number of indigenous animal and plant species, some of which are threatened. These indigenous animals
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/nature-in-your-area/hurunui-waiau-uwha-zone-biodiversity