Passionate about protecting Waitaha Canterbury from invasive pests? Apply to join a Biosecurity Advisory Group and help shape biosecurity priorities. Applications are open from 2 to 30 March 2026
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/apply-to-join-a-biosecurity-advisory-groupTsunamis 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-tsunamisThese case studies show how wilding pines are being controlled across Waitaha Canterbury in different landscapes and situations. They highlight real examples of control methods in action, what worked
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biosecurity/national-programmes/wilding-pine-programme/wilding-pine-control-in-action-case-studiesWe manage weed infestations to protect our communities from flooding, enhance the natural character of waterways and support native plants and animals. Healthy waterways are central to a healthy
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/flood-protection-and-community-resilience/flood-protection-assets-and-activities/herbicide-use-for-weed-controlWe have awarded a further $50,000 to help fund the work of the Hurunui Waiau Braided River Birds Flagship Programme through its Zone Committee Action Fund. Over the last six years, this collaborative
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/hurunui-waiau/rare-braided-river-birds-in-hurunui-protected-for-another-seasonIn a significant milestone for regional emergency management, leaders from Waitaha Canterbury’s regional council and territorial authorities came together to sign a landmark Memorandum
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/historic-step-forward-for-emergency-preparedness-in-canterburyThe Canterbury Water Management Strategy (CWMS) targets – and goals within these – were set in 2010 to make a positive difference to our environment and how we manage our natural resources. CWMS
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/measuring-cwms-progress-2021Day to day our biosecurity officers get to work in some pretty spectacular parts of Waitaha Canterbury, but sometimes, exciting opportunities arise to help support biosecurity projects in other parts
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/biosecurity-officers-in-the-wildNew funding from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is going towards continued work decarbonising our fleet We have received funding from the first round of a $136-million contestable fund which aims
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/were-eyeing-a-more-electric-future