A Waikākahi farming family has secured funding support from its local water zone committee to restore the Hossack Wetland. The wetland has become a feeding ground for one of the world’s rarest birds...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/family-restoring-wetland-for-living-treasureA new community-driven initiative has received the backing of the local water zone committee to tackle the growing threat of invasive willows along the Waihao River. The Waihao Wainono Catchment...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/funding-supports-drive-to-tackle-pest-trees-along-waihao-riverWe're working with several partners on a wide range of initiatives within the Lower Waitaki South Coastal Canterbury water zone. We've provided a snapshot of some key projects below. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/lower-waitaki-water-zone/action-in-the-zoneCommunity groups across Waitaha Canterbury can now apply for three contestable funds. Whether you’re restoring native bush and wetlands, improving local waterways or delivering catchment-scale action, these funds are designed to back practical, on-the-ground initiatives that make a measurable difference. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/contestable-funds-now-open-to-boost-community-led-environmental-actions..., the call to care for our southern lakes has never been louder. We are blessed in Waitaha/Canterbury to be home to some of the most beautiful bodies of water in the world, including Lakes Pūkaki, Takapō...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/love-our-lakes-keep-the-waitaki-lakes-clean... the Ashburton Water Zone Committee. With this, the group can purchase 15 additional AT220 traps, supercharging their pest control efforts and making an even bigger impact on the region. More traps to help the cause...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/community-farmers-champion-pest-control-solutions... the Canterbury Water Management Strategy was introduced in 2010, the community has been working together to plan and implement the best ways to manage our freshwater: To support community use (mahinga...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/canterbury-good-management-practice-storyDuring 2025, the Environmental Law Initiative (ELI) applied for judicial review of our decision to include Rrule 5.63 in the Canterbury Land and Water Regional Plan (LWRP). Current status: ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/canterbury-land-and-water-regional-plan/environmental-law-initiativeThe Waimakariri Water Zone Committee is a joint committee of Waimakariri District Council and Environment Canterbury. The zone is within the takiwā of Ngāi Tūāhuriri. Rivers, streams...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/waimakariri-water-zone/waimakariri-water-zone-committee... Stream in Fairlie, with support from the Ōrāri Temuka Ōpihi Pareora Water Zone Committee. The Strathconan Stream Catchment Group has been allocated $10,000 for their restoration project as part of the Committee’s recommendations for Action Plan funding. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/new-lease-of-life-for-fairlie-stream