Our biosecurity team undertakes biological control using living organisms to manage pests. Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research leads in this eco-friendly method, releasing agents like fungi and beetles
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/using-nature-to-fight-the-war-on-weedsWe have a range of reports available that have been prepared by technical specialists, such as hydrologists, ecologists, engineers and air quality scientists. Use the links under the headings below
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/technical-reportsThe effects of climate change and management of greenhouse gases are likely to have impacts on air quality in Waitaha Canterbury. Here are the current issues associated with the relationship between...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/air/managing-greenhouse-gas-emissionsConfirmation that Waitaha Canterbury will receive $5.7 million from Central Government to help pay for climate resilience and flood protection work is big news for our region. The Government had...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/stories/2024/from-our-chair-2The Hurunui Waiau Uwha water zone has diverse terrestrial and aquatic habitats, supporting a number of indigenous animal and plant species, some of which are threatened. These indigenous animals
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/nature-in-your-area/hurunui-waiau-uwha-zone-biodiversity.../Canterbury are managed by Papatipu Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, with support from local and central government agencies, including Environment Canterbury and the Department of Conservation. Waitaha's customary...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2021/new-regulations-for-whitebait-fishingWe invite you to share your views on our joint application to introduce two biological control agents to manage Darwin’s barberry (Berberis darwinii), an invasive woody shrub. We applied, on behalf
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/help-us-combat-darwins-barberry-using-biological-controls