The Upper Rangitata Gorge Landcare Group is a passionate group of landowners committed to controlling weed and animal pests in the upper Rangitata riverbed and tributaries. The group formed from...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/landowners-restoring-upper-rangitata-catchment-to-pristine-environmentWe manage the extraction of gravel from riverbeds in Waitaha Canterbury. River-based gravel extraction can help reduce flood risk and provide a source of aggregate for use in community development
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/flood-protection-and-community-resilience/flood-protection-assets-and-activities/river-based-gravel-extractionFeature image: Warwick Allen A groundbreaking mapping platform that brings together more than 60 years of river bird survey data is already delivering critical new insights for conservation
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/mapping-tool-reveals-decline-in-torea-across-canterbury-braided-riversWe partner with communities across Waitaha Canterbury to support events, programmes, and initiatives that align with our priorities. If you’d like us to participate in or support your community event...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/community-funding/community-event-assistanceCanterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) has formally proposed an alternative to the Government's local government reforms, warning that rushed, one-size-fits-all changes risk
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/stories/2026/canterbury-front-of-mind-as-reforms-progressCollectively, lifestyle blocks can have a significant impact on our environment as they typically have more people and infrastructure on a smaller land area, and are concentrated in areas where
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/lifestyle-blocksMetro has established a new team, focused on customer support and safety. Its aim is to ensure a positive customer experience while travelling on some of Metro’s busier routes. The team will also
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/new-metro-customer-support-team-hops-on-boardWinding its way from mountains to sea, through farmland and urban areas, the Ashburton River/Hakatere is at the heart of the Ashburton region. Now a new minimum flow condition on the river's
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/new-minimum-flow-will-improve-mauri-of-hakatere-ashburton-riverWe are reviewing the regional planning framework for Waitaha Canterbury. This process seeks to align our planning framework with national direction. The first phase of this work was completed during
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/regional-planningEnvironment Canterbury was required to obtain the views of greater Christchurch communities in undertaking a review of the Land Use Recovery Plan 2013 (LURP) and sought public feedback
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/land-use-recovery-plan/land-use-recovery-plan-review