A significant milestone has been reached with the adoption of the Our Waitarakao strategy, marking the transition from planning to action. The aim is to restore the mauri (life force) of this special area, and it outlines the actions we can all take to help make that happen. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/our-waitarakao-strategy-adoption-accelerates-actionOver the past 18 years, a group of dedicated volunteers have turned an abandoned commercial salmon hatchery on McKinnon’s Creek into a thriving operation which will release 90,000 salmon this year
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/passionate-hatchery-volunteers-protect-salmon-populationThe dramatic Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula volcanic landscape is a stark contrast to the surrounding Waitaha Canterbury plains. The topography, geology, and climate in such a uniquely formed landscape are reflected in the zone's unique biodiversity values. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/nature-in-your-area/banks-peninsula-zoneWe're developing river-specific revival strategies for braided rivers across our region. The strategies aim to: Pull together current plans and pathways for river revival across individual rivers...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/braided-rivers/braided-river-revival/braided-river-strategies... aligned with the Canterbury Regional Pest Management Plan (2018–2038). Together, they turn long-term strategy into practical steps and show the progress we’re making.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/canterbury-regional-pest-management-plan/implementing-the-pest-management-planAll actions in this strategy should contribute to improved quality of life and economic prosperity in Canterbury. This set of goals measures the combined effects of many of the other target areas...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/measuring-cwms-progress-2021/indicators-of-regional-and-national-economies-2021..., building on their legacy of community collaboration. The committee's role is to work with the community to develop actions and tactics to deliver on the Canterbury Water Management Strategy. It recommends these actions and tactics to various agencies for implementation. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/banks-peninsula-water-zone/banks-peninsula-water-zone-committee...Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) has formally proposed an alternative to the Government's local government reforms, warning that rushed, one-size-fits-all changes risk...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/stories/2026/canterbury-front-of-mind-as-reforms-progress