We stand at a critical juncture for local government in New Zealand. Significant resource management, water, housing and infrastructure reforms are coming our way, and with the change in national...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/stories/2025/from-our-deputy-chair-regional-council-resolute-in-face-of-change... Canterbury. The Spring Creek and the Willow Burn streams, within the Ahuriri catchment, are benefitting from local farmers’ participation in Fonterra’s Sustainable Catchment programme and on the ground...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/passionate-twizel-farmers... remaining coastal lagoons in Waitaha Canterbury and is an area of significant value. We manage the pipes at Waitarakao Washdyke, which provide outlets for land drainage, some lagoon water, land...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/securing-the-waitarakao-washdyke-outlet-pipesThe decision on the hearing has now been released. The Commissioners have granted consents to construct and operate a community irrigation scheme with hydro generation capacity to irrigate 58,500
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2013/hurunui-water-project-waitohi-irrigationThe Christchurch West Melton water zone is home to spring-fed streams and rivers, the short steep creeks of the Port Hills and the large braided expanse of the Waimakariri River. Three rūnanga...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/christchurch-west-melton-water-zoneWinter means wetter soils, deeper drainage, and surface water ponding, all of which pose a risk to a bore’s water quality. If you haven’t checked your bore recently or tested its water, you probably...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/looking-after-your-water-supply...; Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) continues to work alongside the salvage teams and insurers to minimise impacts to the environment, with aligned partner agency and stakeholder interests...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-nikau-palm-valley-bay-vessel-incident..., with losses in water quality and biodiversity from human-induced pressures. Climate change, river confinement due to land development, flood control measures, invasive plants and animals and even recreational...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/braided-rivers/braided-river-threatsWeed infestations in the upper Rakitata Awa (Rangitata River) are being controlled and the environment for native braided river birds improved, thanks to collaboration between government agencies
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/creating-a-weed-free-rakitata-awa-to-foster-biodiversity... the best water quality. The lower catchments are more often affected by their surrounding land use (both urban and rural) and have poorer water quality. Local rivers such as Oaro, Kahutara...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/kaikoura-water-zone/local-projects-and-priorities-in-your-zone/waterways-in-kaikoura