To protect freshwater life in Waitarakao catchment, we first need to know what’s there—and recent mahi by scientists and local farmers has revealed some surprises.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/hidden-biodiversity-revealed-in-waitarakao-catchment... this new ferry is its capacity. It will allow for greater accessibility for customers, including those with prams or bikes,” he added. The ferry’s journey to the water wasn’t all smooth sailing. "We...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/new-diamond-harbour-ferry-dives-into-operation... rūnanga of Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū, the Department of Conservation and Environment Canterbury. Iongairo is a Māori word representing the relationship between Papatūānuku and Tangaroa — the first...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/banks-peninsula/iongairo-partnership-makes-waves-in-mapping-the-seafloorOur new Land Management Advisor - Christchurch West Melton, Carys Marulli de Barletta, is trialling a fresh approach in the Port Hills by planting an exotic grass species to prevent erosion
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/new-talent-trials-novel-tool-to-control-sediment... and Water Regional Plan’s Nutrient Management Plan Change. Benefit of the recognition The recognition gives individual members of the Recognised Primary Industry Certification Programme a cheaper and more...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-plans-and-consenting/farm-environment-plans/information-for-auditorsFollowing a hiatus, Environment Canterbury will resume Kaikōura and Hurunui-Waiau district Farm Environment Plan (FEP) audits during 2026.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-plans-and-consenting/farm-environment-plans/fep-audits-are-back-in-kaikoura-and-hurunui-waiau-districts... and quantity, as well as biodiversity and tāngata whenua values in the zone. Since 2016, public meetings have been held throughout the region to discuss water management priorities. The feedback from...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/orari-temuka-opihi-pareora-water-zone/orari-temuka-opihi-pareora-water-zone-committee/zone-committee-recommendations... the regional perspective and planning across Waitaha Canterbury, assisting with collaboration, alignment, and benefits — for example, regional land transport, river and catchment management, coastal marine...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/stories/2023/local-government-is-a-unitary-authority-really-the-solutionThe first greenhouse gas emissions inventory report for Waitaha/Canterbury has been published and is available to read on our Getting to net zero webpage. The report analyses the greenhouse gas...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/emissions-inventory-a-first-for-canterbury