... and the achievement of environmental outcomes. The governance at zonal, regional and national scales under this strategy is therefore very important to the achievement of kaitiakitanga. Under the Canterbury...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/measuring-cwms-progress-2021/kaitiakitanga-2021Planning is an important way we manage the coastal environment. It helps the community and local councils make informed decisions about where to undertake activities in and along our coast so
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/coastal-environment/coastal-planningHere you can find a selection of braided river reports and publications.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/braided-rivers/reports-and-publications... roading networks are well designed and maintained, and that they meet the changing needs of our region. Our regional responsibilities As a regional council, Environment Canterbury is responsible...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/transport/regional-transport-planning/roles-and-responsibilitiesDuring 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-initiativeCommunity 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-actionsEnvironment Canterbury today acknowledged the award of a Queen’s Birthday Honour to one of its own among many other notable Cantabrians. Peter Ramsden becomes a Member of the New Zealand Order...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2020/kaumatua-honoured-peter-ramsden-mnzm... to Lake Tekapo/Takapō. The fence is a key tool in the strategy to restrict wallabies within this area. Wallaby spread into the Mackenzie
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/wallaby-fence-on-track-to-protect-mackenzie-basinThe 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. CWMS...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/measuring-cwms-progress-2021