The 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-biodiversityWe're getting ready to have a challenging conversation with the community about our work plan and budget for the next ten years.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/council-balances-a-tightrope-as-draft-long-term-plan-goes-publicThank you to everyone across Waitaha Canterbury who took the time to provide feedback on Environment Canterbury’s draft Annual Plan. Your feedback, comments and conversations are a vital part of our...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/have-your-say-on-canterburys-annual-plan-cuppa-and-korero-sessions-open... by Waimakariri District Council. This is the second year the awards have been up for grabs. The Waimakariri Water Zone Committee Biodiversity Working Group and ecologists from Environment Canterbury...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/waimakariri/local-eco-champions-honoured-at-waimakariri-environmental-awards... that these values are upheld. Several of our waterways have been given additional protection through a water conservation order (WCO). As a regional council, we are required to ensure that all our plans...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/water-conservation-ordersIf 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...), as well as maintaining and creating habitat for lizards including McCann's skink, Canterbury grass skink, and the Waitaha gecko. Braided River Revival regional lead Greg Stanley said, "the site has...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/ancient-treasures-of-rakaia... and amenity opportunities in the region. Numerous projects have been undertaken to map and improve the quality of recreational spots across Canterbury. Highlights to date Zone Committees have been...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/measuring-cwms-progress-2021/recreational-and-amenity-opportunities-2021