There are rules in place to conserve and manage Māori rock art sites in the Ōrāri Temuka Ōpihi Pareora (OTOP) Zone in South Canterbury South Canterbury has one of the highest densities of Māori...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-plans-and-consenting/farm-environment-plans/maori-rock-artA dedicated coordinator to champion local environmental projects has been supported by the Ashburton Water Zone Committee. The Mid-Canterbury Catchment Collective (MCCC) has appointed Angela Cushnie
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/ashburton/new-role-empowers-communities-in-the-ashburton-zoneAs the clean-up begins after the catastrophic fire at Ōhau Village, it’s important that it is done in a way that minimises environmental effects. Regional leader compliance delivery James Tricker said...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2020/helping-clean-up-after-the-ohau-village-fireOur Council is asking for better recognition of the importance of Canterbury, and the wider South Island, in the Government’s 10-year land transport strategy. We've provided feedback on the draft
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/keeping-the-wheels-moving-on-canterbury-transport-investmentThe impacts of climate change in Canterbury will be highlighted in a regionwide campaign starting this week. Based on NIWA’s latest climate change projections for the Canterbury region, this new
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2021/climate-projections-underpin-information-campaignOur partnership with Ngāi Tahu is built on mutual respect, shared values and a commitment to working together for the long-term wellbeing of Waitaha Canterbury. Through the Tuia programme and co
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/our-partnershipGrowing and storing silage and baleage is vital for ensuring your stock have sufficient feed for the winter months and times of extreme weather. Managing your own silage can be a cost-effective...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-practices/managing-silageReduced input costs and nitrogen fertiliser use, along with improved environmental outcomes are key benefits realised by Roscoe Taggart over the last two years on his family’s 730 hectare arable
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/waimakariri/farm-viability-improved-through-precision-agriculture-2We work to protect and enhance the mauri and special values of all Waitaha Canterbury's waterways by monitoring water quality and quantity and restricting activity where necessary to ensure
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/water-conservation-ordersHoar frosts were no deterrent for local fencing contractors, Cleavers Excavations and Simon Butler Fencing, as they come close to finishing stage one of the wallaby exclusion fence in the Mackenzie
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/work-progresses-on-wallaby-exclusion-fence