A Canterbury coal mine has been fined $10,500 for causing sediment to run into a waterway. Bathurst Coal Limited was issued 14 infringement notices for unconsented sediment runoff from its mine
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2017/coal-mine-fined-for-consent-breachesWe're pleased to be able to share the Rangiora Reach Masterplan, which aims to deliver a cohesive landscape plan for a section of the Rakahuri Ashley River. The masterplan will guide future
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/waimakariri/rangiora-reach-masterplanAll actions in this strategy should contribute to improved quality of life and economic prosperity in Canterbury. This set of goals measures the combined effects of many of the other target areas
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/measuring-cwms-progress/indicators-of-regional-and-national-economiesA major restoration project at Te Kopi-O-Te Ōpihi/Burkes Pass is making great progress, following the clearing of willows and planting of natives. The work, supported by the Ōrāri Temuka Ōpihi Pareora...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/restoration-project-at-te-kopi-o-te-opihiburkes-pass-takes-shapeStarting from Monday 12 May 2025, you'll be able to use bike racks on Metro's public transport buses in Waitaha Canterbury anytime you need them. It follows NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA)’s
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/bike-racks-are-back-for-canterbury-buses-with-no-restrictionsOur compliance staff are active on the ground in Lower Waihao following elevated nitrate concentrations in a rural water scheme last year. The 'do not drink' notice for the Morven, Glenavy, and Ikawai...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/lower-waitaki/nitrate-issue-in-lower-waihao-community-water-supplyEnvironment Canterbury has today issued Cloud Ocean Water two abatement notices to stop the discharge of contaminants – wash water and plastic beads – and an infringement notice relating to sediment...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2019/cloud-ocean-issued-abatement-noticesAfter more than a decade of challenging mahi, our biosecurity team may finally have a breakthrough in the fight against an aquatic invader in South Canterbury. The Yellow water lily (Nuphar lutea
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/breakthrough-in-battle-against-invasive-yellow-water-lilyWinter grazing on forage crops is an important part of many farm systems, as it allows farmers to meet the energy requirements of animals during the colder months when grass is not actively growing
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-practices/intensive-winter-grazing