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...‘In with skinks, geckos and black-fronted terns - out with rats, stoats and deer’ is the motto of this round of Action Plan funding for the Hurunui Waiau Uwha Water Zone. We're partnering...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/were-backing-biodiversity-in-hurunui
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Wallabies are a national pest problem that needs collective efforts to solve. Find out more about this pest animal and the damage it causes.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biosecurity/national-programmes/wallaby-control/why-wallabies-are-a-pest
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We’re here to help community groups, rūnanga, and organisations take action for Waitaha Canterbury's environment. You can apply for contestable funding through our key funds or access other forms
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/community-funding
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If you see smoke or pollution from a fire, report it — it could harm your health and others. During recent smoke and fire events in Waitaha/Canterbury, we received multiple reports through our 24-hour...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/reporting-nuisance-smoke
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Local government services need to adapt to changes in the size, age structure and distribution of the population. Having accurate information helps to plan and prepare for these changes.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/regional-leadership/population
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The 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...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/nature-in-your-area/banks-peninsula-zone
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https://www.ecan.govt.nz/reporting/outcome-results/n2-tonnes-of-no2-emissions-from-the-public-transport-fleet-is-decreasing
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We consulted on the draft Canterbury Regional Land Transport Plan from 26 January to 26 February 2024. We received 131 submissions, which are listed below. By providing your feedback, you agreed
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/canterbury-transport-plans/submissions-on-the-draft-canterbury-regional-land-transport-plan-2024-34
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Our Youth Rōpū members are leading the way in building an inter-school enviro network for high school students in Christchurch. So far, Youth Rōpū members Amanda Kennedy and Shelby Allan have hosted...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/leading-the-way-in-building-a-canterbury-inter-school-enviro-network
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We respond to a variety of environmental incidents in the region that affect our air, water and land. Here you can find the latest serious environmental incident alerts. This page covers alerts
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/complying-with-the-resource-management-act/current-environmental-incidents
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