Rejuvenating the ecosystem health of Te Waihora and its catchment is a key focus for our work in the zone. We work with landowners, community, groups and other organisations to undertake
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/selwyn-waihora-zone/local-projects-and-prioritiesWhat if the leaves of the humble tī kōuka (cabbage tree) could be used for a greener, more sustainable and profitable future? That’s the question Yiting Su from Breens Intermediate explored in his...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/the-humble-cabbage-tree-leaf-proves-a-tough-competitor-at-wrybill-trophy-awardsWe worked with Hurunui District Council to manage a tyre stockpile at 122 Racecourse Road, Amberley, where a large fire broke out on 29 January 2021. Information updates for the community are below
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2018/amberley-tyre-fire-clean-up-progressThe resilience of our transport network will continue to be tested as extreme events occur more frequently, and with greater severity. Long term, we need to shift from a network that can recover
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/transport/regional-transport-planning/transport-network-resilienceThe content of a Land Information Request (LIR) report will vary depending on the property's location and the information we hold. LIRs take up to 10 working days to process and cost $235 (incl GST
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/property-information/land-information-requests/what-is-included-in-a-lirNgā Pūrongo Pūtea
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/annual-report/summary-of-financial-statements..., timetable and connecting it with direct services from Lincoln into Christchurch city,” he said. “Despite this, it never met its monthly targets of 800 passenger trips to make it a viable service...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/metro-route-87-southbridge-to-lincoln-trial-to-endClimate change is a driver and factor in many of the environmental issues we face. It exacerbates hazards, such as extreme weather events, and puts stress on communities and ecosystems. The risks
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/climate-change/climate-change-risksThanks to 25 years of regional planning, regulation, and community action, air quality across Waitaha Canterbury has improved dramatically — with high-pollution days dropping from up to 60 a year
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/cleaner-air-for-waitaha-canterbury-celebrating-our-regions-progress-towards-clear-air... and Christchurch. She is passionate about biodiversity and conservation. Her previous work as a Farm Environmental Consultant has equipped her with a strong understanding of the legislation surrounding...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/ashburton/ashburton-water-zone-committee-refresh