More than 4000 native plants have been planted along the Ohapi Creek waterway to help safeguard the water quality of the creek and improve the habitat for native species, as part of the partnership...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/native-planting-boosts-orari-springwater-creekMany areas in Waitaha Canterbury are flat, with poor-draining soils, making them prone to flooding from surface water and increased groundwater levels, especially during and after heavy rainfall. We...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/flood-protection-and-community-resilience/flood-protection-assets-and-activities/drain-maintenanceThe term ‘natural character’ refers to the natural attributes of areas where water bodies meet with the land around them – particularly in coastal environments, wetlands, lakes, and rivers. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/natural-character-features-and-landscapes/what-are-landscapes-natural-character-and-outstanding-natural-features... to focus on key priorities like nutrient management, drinking water protection, and water use compliance. Our goal is to create a flexible compliance monitoring programme that uses both human and technological resources efficiently. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/whats-the-story-with-compliance... providers have the right training and experience to carry out water meter installations and verifications, and data management services. Having the right service providers onboard will give you...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/check-your-water-meters-are-compliant-with-regulations... country erosion Email: SoilCon@ecan.govt.nz or call 0800 324 636. Feature image: Waiau farmer Dave Bowler (left) and Environment Canterbury land management and biodiversity advisor Andrew Turnbull discuss soil conservation at Dave’s hill country farm....
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2021/soil-conservation-project-benefits-environment-and-community... 21 October 2025. You can find more information on the Resource Management (Consenting and Other System Changes) Amendment Act. Watch the full Council presentation on our YouTube channel to see how the Amendment Act affects Waitaha Canterbury. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/council-reviewing-new-resource-management-amendment-act-and-its-implications