New Zealand’s top playspace – at Caroline Bay in Timaru – provided the perfect setting for a group of enthusiastic young people to learn about the environment and history of the area. Ākonga (students...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/enviroschool-students-learn-through-play-in-timaruOn 13 May 2024, new regulations (Building (Dam Safety) Regulations 2022) came into force that should be applied to dams that are four or more metres in height and store 20,000 or more cubic metres
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/damsFollow best practice advice for cleaning up your worksite and disposing of trade waste to help protect our waterways and avoid fines. If trade waste, like chemicals, concrete wash and paint
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/waste-and-hazardous-substances/industrial-pollution-prevention/pollution-prevention-in-constructionThe enhancement of ecosystem health, indigenous biodiversity and recreation is at the heart of action on the ground in the Christchurch West Melton water zone. You can find a summary of some of our
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/christchurch-west-melton-water-zone/local-projects-and-prioritiesWilding pines are one of the most serious invasive pest plants affecting Waitaha Canterbury. This page explains what wilding pines are, why they spread so quickly, the impacts they have on land
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biosecurity/national-programmes/wilding-pine-programme/why-wilding-pines-are-a-problemOur Operational Plan and Biosecurity Activities Report outline how we manage pests in Waitaha Canterbury. These documents set out our responsibilities, actions, service levels, and budget, all aligned...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/canterbury-regional-pest-management-plan/implementing-the-pest-management-planWe know there is a lot of information going out to Waitaha Canterbury farmers about regulatory changes at the moment. We are working to make the Farmers' Hub the best place to get clear information
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hubSelwyn-based commuters are encouraged to have their say on local bus services. In September, a new collaboration between Metro and Bentley Coachlines saw more direct bus services launched
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/have-your-say-on-the-rolleston-bus-commute-whats-working-best-for-youWeed infestations in the upper Rakitata Awa (Rangitata River) are being controlled and the environment for native braided river birds improved, thanks to collaboration between government agencies
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/creating-a-weed-free-rakitata-awa-to-foster-biodiversityWe adhere to a strong set of values that underpin the way we work towards our desired outcomes. They are: Manaakitanga | People first – people, customers and staff come first Whanaungatanga ...
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