Smoke from home heating is a major contributor to air pollution in Waitaha Canterbury and as we head into winter, more people are lighting their wood burners to keep warm. While air pollution
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/help-us-reduce-air-pollution-in-waitaha-canterburyOur Waitarakao: Waitarakao Washdyke Lagoon Catchment Strategy has won the Air New Zealand SuperSteward — Tū Tiaki Award at the 2025 Local Government NZ Excellence Awards and been praised as a “huge...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/our-waitarakao-wins-big-at-local-government-awardsGreat things can be achieved by a small group of passionate individuals – just ask the Waihao Wainono Catchment Community Group. The Catchment Group, made up of volunteers, set upon McCullochs Bridge...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/lower-waitaki/community-bands-together-to-plant-out-waihao-riverStay up to date with the Supreme Court decision on Cloud Oceans' water-bottling consent. Update 20 November 2023 Supreme Court decision on water-bottling consent The Supreme Court has dismissed Cloud
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/water-bottling-consent-decision-before-supreme-courtWe’re lucky to be home to some of the most beautiful freshwater lakes, they’re more than just stunning places to visit – they’re the heart of our environment, supporting a huge variety of life...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/love-our-lakes-protecting-our-waterways-from-pest-plantsEach of Waitaha/Canterbury’s water zone committees has an action plan which outlines how they will work with the community to deliver their aspirations for freshwater, as outlined in the Canterbury
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/banks-peninsula-water-zone/banks-peninsula-water-zone-progress-reportYou wouldn’t pour soapy suds in the river, right? Thought not, but when we wash cars on the street or driveway, the dirty water ends up in the same place - our rivers, streams and the sea. If you’ve...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/how-to-wash-your-car-without-polluting-stormwaterEach of Waitaha/Canterbury’s water zone committees has an action plan which outlines how they will work with the community to deliver their aspirations for freshwater as outlined in the Canterbury
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/selwyn-waihora-zone/selwyn-waihora-water-zone-committee-action-plan-2021-2024Research on historic land use in the Waimate district has found that old sheep dips are the most common source of potential soil contamination in the area. This follows the trend of other
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/lower-waitaki/historical-sheep-dips-found-in-waimateSouth Canterbury’s Waihao Marae was a fitting location for a special meeting to better understand the history and importance of local Māori place names, organised by two local water zone committees...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2019/marae-hosts-hui-on-traditional-waitaki-place-names