Nine innovative environmental initiatives, including four wetlands, will be supported at the recommendation of the Waimakariri Water Zone Committee for the 2023/2024 financial year.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/wetlands-the-focus-for-new-waimakariri-funding..., Ngāi Tahu and the wider community. Council Chair Craig Pauling presented Karl with the award at the council offices in Christchurch in front of gathered whanau, friends, councillors and staff. “Karl...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/karl-russell-receives-outstanding-contribution-awardCash is set to be removed as a payment option on the Greater Christchurch Metro Network in 2024. This week, Councillors approved the recommendation as part of the implementation of the National...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/transition-to-cashless-payment-for-buses-and-ferriesUse this guide to prepare a clear, complete, and competitive application for community funding. It outlines what you need before starting your application, what the fund can support, how applications
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/community-funding/funding-guide-and-checklistA group of tomorrow’s scientists from Te Rōhutu Whio School in Tauwharekākaho Rolleston visited Te Pā o Moki marae in Southbridge in October to learn about the biodiversity of its surrounding land...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/school-students-take-action-to-protect-te-repo-o-papatahora-wetlandOur ecosystems are thriving in the face of climate change. Goal for 2050: By working in tandem with nature, climate risks are reduced and Waitaha/Canterbury’s environments and taonga species
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/climate-change/our-climate-action/climate-resilient-ecosystemsTsunamis only happen in the ocean, right? While it’s rare, tsunamis can happen on lakes too. If you feel a long (more than a minute) or strong (hard to stand up) earthquake, move away from the lake
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/natural-hazards/tsunamis/lake-tsunamisThe entire Waitaha/Canterbury coast is exposed to tsunamis. Find out more about where tsunamis come from and the places most likely to be affected. The biggest threats are tsunamis created by large
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/natural-hazards/tsunamis/tsunami-hazards