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Waterbodies – springs, streams, rivers, lakes, wetlands, hāpua, and estuaries – are important ecological features in Waitaha Canterbury. Mapping where they can be found is crucial to protecting, maintaining, and enhancing the natural values the region holds. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-around-rivers-and-streams/mapping-waitahacanterburys-waterbodies
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... or lower. Read the Canterbury Regional Council (Ngāi Tahu Representation) Bill (PDF File, 278KB). Read the full public notice (PDF File, 42.36KB). Update: 3 June 2022 The Māori Affairs...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2021/promoting-local-ngai-tahu-bill
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The dramatic Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula volcanic landscape is a stark contrast to the surrounding Waitaha Canterbury plains. The topography, geology, and climate in such a uniquely formed landscape are reflected in the zone's unique biodiversity values. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/nature-in-your-area/banks-peninsula-zone
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... events form. Please note we may require 6-12 months’ notice for major events. Purpose of the regional parks The three regional parks in Waitaha/ Canterbury were originally created for flood protection...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/parks-events-draw-more-than-9000-visitors-in-2024
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Aotearoa/New Zealand has committed to playing its part in reducing emissions to help avoid the most severe possible future impacts of global climate change, through the Zero Carbon Act (2019
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/climate-change/getting-to-net-zero
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https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/water-zone-committee-proud-to-back-environmental-projects
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https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2021/plans-firmly-in-place-for-local-water-zone-committees
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https://www.ecan.govt.nz/reporting/outcome-results/p4-percentage-of-maori-reserve-land-in-greater-christchurch-within-400m-of-network-bus-stops-is-increasing
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Here you can find information on our current river maintenance works we are undertaking across the region through targeted rates from river rating districts. This includes operational tasks
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/flood-protection-and-community-resilience/current-works
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Acting general manager of operations Leigh Griffiths, shares her thoughts on the future of flood protection in Waitaha Canterbury.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/co-investment-critical-to-the-future-of-flood-protection
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