Our regional parks and forests team is stepping into campaign mode – not for an election, but for Bird of the Year. Our candidate? The shy but spectacular matuku-hūrepo (Australasian bittern...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/were-backing-the-matuku-hurepo-for-bird-of-the-yearFarmers across Canterbury are being asked to do more to reduce nitrogen leaching. There are several impactful and cost-effective actions you can take to achieve lower nitrogen loss and improve farming efficiency. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-practices/reducing-nitrogen-lossWhite campervans, colourful combis and lakeside tents – this is the scene of summer around the lakes of the Mackenzie and Waitaki districts in Canterbury. But is all this happening responsibly...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/love-our-lakes-how-to-be-a-happy-camper-around-our-lakes.../Canterbury are managed by Papatipu Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, with support from local and central government agencies, including Environment Canterbury and the Department of Conservation. Waitaha's customary...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2021/new-regulations-for-whitebait-fishing... Temuka Opihi Pareora (OTOP) Water Zone Committee recently, who in turn supported the allocation of funding by Environment Canterbury. The property has a QE II National Trust covenant placed over...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/taniwha-gully-ancient-rock-art-protected-by-funding...-round candidateChair of the Canterbury Civil Defence Emergency Management Group Lianne Dalziel received endorsement for the appointment at the Civil Defence Emergency Management Group Joint Committee...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2021/sean-poff-named-civil-defence-emergency-management-group-controllerSome of the smallest residents at the Orari Gorge got a helping hand thanks to a grant from the zone committee’s Immediate Steps biodiversity fund. The committee granted $36,500 towards a four-year...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/biodiversity-funding-helps-protect-gecko-habitatWe support and sponsor regional awards for students to recognise and reward young people who are thinking and acting for a sustainable future. Wrybill Trophy Award 2025 winner Yiting Su (centre) from...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/youth-engagement-and-education/youth-awards... Nutrient efficiency targets on all farming activities are set as nutrient management rules in Plan Change 5 and sub-region sections of the Canterbury Land and Water Regional Plan (LWRP). These rules set...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/measuring-cwms-progress-2021/drinking-water-2021Working with mana whenua is core to the success of the Canterbury Water Management Strategy and ensures good outcomes for rūnanga. We’re learning new ways of working with Ngāi Tahu and strengthening...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/canterburys-approach-to-water-management/working-with-mana-whenua