One of the Mackenzie Basin's most photographed locations will benefit from nearby native planting and weed control, thanks to the support of the local water zone committee. The Upper Waitaki Zone...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/green-light-given-to-enhance-planting-at-instagram-hotspotOur 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-yearWe are encouraging the community to take part in an extended engagement process that will help shape the region’s future. Our Chair Peter Scott said the information collected from the community
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/community-input-critical-in-shaping-regions-futureYou’ll likely be aware that the Government is proposing major changes to the Resource Management Act (RMA), and intends to eventually replace it completely.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/stories/2024/from-our-deputy-chair-striking-the-right-balance-with-rma-reformThere are new faces leading the Waimakariri Water Zone Committee. Carolyne Latham has been appointed as chair, and Erin Harvie as deputy, and, in a first for the committee, it has also appointed...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/waimakariri/newest-leaders-in-waimakaririWe regularly make submissions on government policy and legislative proposals. Submissions are an opportunity to help shape government proposals that impact on the Canterbury region and on the Council...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/about/your-council/about-us/our-submissions