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A complete restriction on the use of front-mounted bike racks on all public transport buses across the country is being implemented from 8.45pm on Friday, 8 November, until further notice
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/national-restriction-on-the-use-of-bike-racks-on-buses
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Last week, some of our staff welcomed returning and new members of our Youth Rōpū, a body of people aged 14-24 who are strong advocates for the environment and empowerment of young people across
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/welcoming-our-2025-youth-ropu
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Photo credit of the pest plant broom: Trevor James
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/kaikoura/the-lowdown-on-pest-plants-and-effluent-rules
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Terrestrial biodiversity refers to the variety of lifeforms that exist in a particular place. It includes genetic, species and ecosystem diversity and all the interactions between them.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/our-biodiversity-work/terrestrial-projects
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Report an environmental incident Is something happening right now that could cause serious harm to the environment or people? Call us immediately on 0800 765 588 (24/7). If the environmental
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/info/contact
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By paying your rates, you’re playing a part in Canterbury’s future. But there are other ways you can contribute to shaping your region. Here’s how: Speaking up We need to balance
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/have-your-say/know-your-canterbury/participation
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Reduced input costs and nitrogen fertiliser use, along with improved environmental outcomes are key benefits realised by Roscoe Taggart over the last two years on his family’s 730 hectare arable
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/waimakariri/farm-viability-improved-through-precision-agriculture-2
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The Ōhau Conservation Trust is installing automated traps around Mackenzie’s Lake Ōhau Basin to target possums, stoats and rats, thanks in part to our Waitaha Action to Impact (WAI) Fund
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/automatic-traps-to-be-installed-above-lake-ohau
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Timaru’s school bus service, T2, and Route 86 Darfield to the City, have now both been increased to cater for the high demand they face. What's changed Route 86 – Darfield to Christchurch
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/bus-capacity-increased-on-two-canterbury-routes
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Climate change is not an easy or small topic. That’s why we have pooled resources, knowledge and expertise with local and regional councils across Waitaha/Canterbury, to share what we all know
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/climate-change/join-the-conversation
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