Canterbury has a variety of saltwater and freshwater wetlands across the region, stretching from the coastal to alpine zones. While certain plants and wildlife are often found in wetlands according
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/wetlands/canterbury-wetland-typesBefore starting any building or dam-related project, it's essential to understand the legal and procedural requirements involved. This includes determining whether you need resource consent, building
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/building-consent-for-large-dams/before-you-apply-for-a-building-consentThe Waimakariri water zone lies north of the Waimakariri River and extends from Pegasus Bay in the east to the Puketeraki Range in the west. Both the Waimakariri River and the Ashley River/Rakahuri...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/waimakariri-water-zoneNominations are open for Canterbury Regional Council candidates in an election that comes at a “pivotal time” for regional government.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/nominations-open-for-regional-council-electionThe decision of the joint hearing of the above resource consents has now been released. The Commissioners have granted consents for the opening and closing of Wairewa/Lake Forsyth, and to install, use...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2016/wairewa-runanga-incorporated-and-christchurch-city-council... and Waimakariri District Council were the judges. This year, there were four winners across three categories: Judith Roper Lindsay (individual), Miles and Gillian Giller (individual), Ashley Rakahuri Rivercare Group (group), and West Eyreton School (youth). ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/waimakariri/local-eco-champions-honoured-at-waimakariri-environmental-awards... requiring works to the value of $50,000. The Court described the company’s wastewater management system located 30 metres west of Saltwater Creek. The discharge had been caused by an overnight piping failure...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/waimakariri/discharge-to-waterway-saltwater-creekTo control wallabies and stop them spreading, we need to know where they are. This is where we need your help - your reports are critical to stopping their spread.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biosecurity/national-programmes/wallaby-control/report-a-wallaby-sighting... and Michael McMillan presented the kōrerorero on raupō/bullrush and tī kōuka/cabbage trees and an interesting pūrākau (verbal presentation) looking at the cultural history
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/local-knowledge-in-the-limelight