Our community projects and partnership programmes enhance community organisations’ capabilities, delivering environment-focused projects with mana whenua and the community through education
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/our-biodiversity-work/community-and-partnership-projectsOn-farm composting is increasingly being adopted as a practical solution – particularly for managing animal mortalities – and offers both operational and environmental benefits. Learn about
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-practices/managing-on-farm-compost... nutrients from the upper part of the catchment (west of State Highway 8 and the Ostler Fault) are likely to be transported to the two lakes. "This means that intensive
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/waitaki-lakes-water-quality-results-shared... Faulkner Central Canterbury Biosecurity Advisory Group: Cr Sara Gerard Christchurch and Banks Peninsula Biosecurity Advisory Group: Cr Nick Moody South Canterbury Biosecurity Advisory Group: Cr Nick...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/final-council-meeting-of-the-year-prompts-robust-discussionsThe Council meeting on Wednesday 17 September was the last of the 2022/2025 triennium. It was a very full session requiring no less than two resolutions to extend the meeting. There were four Notices
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/thats-a-wrap-the-last-full-council-meeting-of-the-trienniumAt their latest meeting, Council heard from the public on river and harbour health, native bird restoration, and a proposed solar plant in North Canterbury. Key decisions included $2.8m for wilding
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/local-government-futures-and-public-transport-strategy-august-council-meeting-highlightsCommunities and infrastructure in the Waitaha Canterbury region are subject to risks from geological hazards such as earthquakes, landslides and tsunamis. Here are the current issues arising from
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/natural-hazards/geological-hazardsKuaka (godwits) are due to depart Canterbury for world’s longest migration, 11,000km non-stop. Will we be ready with a healthy habitat for them to return to? Over 1,500 kuaka (bar-tailed godwits
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/godwits-to-depart-canterbury-for-worlds-longest-migrationWaitaha/Canterbury is experiencing increasing pressure on landscapes, natural character and outstanding features, with a range of activities contributing to these pressures within our different
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/natural-character-features-and-landscapes/potential-issues-impacting-natural-character-features-and-landscapes