Our region fairly transitions to a low-emissions economy. Goal for 2050: Waitaha/Canterbury has successfully and inclusively embraced a low-emissions economy that aligns with New Zealand’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/climate-change/our-climate-action/transition-to-low-emissionsHeader image: Kakī/black stilt, photographer: Steve Attwood. After more than 20 years in the making, central government policy has set the direction for how we’re going to protect, and improve
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/stories/2023/from-our-deputy-chair... with Canterbury Heritage Consultants, who was brought in to help crack the case and uncover the identity of this salty old sailor of the sea. Nick knew of at least six ships that met their end on this sand bar...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/waimakariri/long-lost-british-ship-thames-reemerges-at-ashley-river-mouth-160-years-later... stakeholders, including Fish & Game, Ashburton Forest & Bird, Hakatere Hut Holders, and the Mid-Canterbury 4WD club. The strategy, which was produced by consultants, provides a variety...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/ashburton-water-zone/action-on-the-ground/protecting-the-hakatere-ashburton-river-mouthWe 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-environmentHere you can find information on our current river maintenance works we are undertaking across the region through targeted rates from river rating districts. This includes operational tasks
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/flood-protection-and-community-resilience/current-worksEach of Waitaha/Canterbury’s water zone committees has an action plan which outlines how they will work with the community to deliver their aspirations for freshwater as outlined in the Canterbury...
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-progress-reportTwo 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-committeeThe Canterbury Water Management Strategy (CWMS) targets – and goals within these – were set in 2010 to make a positive difference to our environment and how we manage our natural resources. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/measuring-cwms-progress