Hear from Kaikōura Water Zone Committee chair Ted Howard about the latest in local water management. I hope you’ve had an enjoyable summer - it certainly has flown by! Water has been getting...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/kaikoura/ted-talks-march-2025... a jewel in the North Canterbury crown, owing to the natural, cultural, social and economic assets of the river. It is an important resource for mahinga kai, the river mouth and hapua have been ranked...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/waipara-river-restoration-brings-extensive-benefits... Ward Canterbury Biosecurity Champions: Cr Nick Moody Whaka-Ora Healthy Harbour Governance Group (Whakaraupō Catchment Management Plan): Cr Andrea Davis Project Oversight Group – Pest Free Banks...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/final-council-meeting-of-the-year-prompts-robust-discussionsWe are teaming up with the University of Canterbury (UC) to tackle some of the most pressing environmental issues of our time. Both Waitaha/Canterbury institutions are using science to support...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/teaming-up-with-university-of-canterbury-for-the-environment... with hazardous substances because of human activities or natural processes. Water soaking through contaminated soil can become degraded, and contaminated water and sediment can get into waterways...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/land/hazardous-substances-and-land-contamination... November, recognises our collaborative work with other Waitaha/Canterbury councils during the creation of the Canterbury Climate Partnership Plan. It praises how climate change is embedded into our...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/new-auditor-general-report-explores-our-climate-response...Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) has agreed a new committee structure that streamlines its business and focus on its three core services. At the Council meeting on 24 July 2024...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/key-governance-decisions-made-at-council-meetingTwo young people have been appointed as youth representatives on Canterbury Regional Council’s Strategy and Policy Committee. At the 14 May Committee meeting, Jolie Sarginson and Liam Speechlay were...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/youth-voice-added-to-council-committeeOur biodiversity advisor Jason Butt has been rafting the Waiau Toa Clarence River to help identify and map weeds.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/pulling-together-to-tackle-weeds-on-the-waiau-toa-clarence-riverDuring busy times on the farm, dairy effluent can sometimes fall to the bottom of a long list of priorities. But it’s important to keep your eye on the ball – mismanagement of dairy effluent can have...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/benefits-of-good-effluent-management