The decision on the hearing has now been released. The Commissioners have granted consents to construct and operate a community irrigation scheme with hydro generation capacity to irrigate 58,500
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2013/hurunui-water-project-waitohi-irrigationLong before the Waimakariri River became a source of food for Māori, a water supply for farmers and a recreational hotspot for the half-million people living on its borders
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/waimakariri/shifting-role-of-the-waimakariri-riverIt looks festive when its red berries are in season but cotoneaster is an invasive pest that spreads easily and crowds out native species. That’s why a joint project, allocated funding
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/cotoneaster-the-plant-you-dont-want-for-christmasEnvironment Canterbury councillors have agreed on a budget and workplan that balances community expectations on affordability with the need to act on climate change – including a trial for much
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/cheaper-bus-fares-on-the-way-for-greater-christchurchAt one extremity of the Selwyn Waihora zone is the culturally and ecologically significant Te Waihora Lake Ellesmere, and at the other is the striking limestone karst and rugged peaks of Arthur's Pass...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/nature-in-your-area/selwyn-waihora-zone-biodiversity...“Mā whero, mā pako; ka oti ai te mahi. The task shall be achieved through unity.” This sentiment, and the vision of Whakaora Te Waihora – to restore and rejuvenate the mana, mauri and ecosystem...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/a-lot-of-great-mahi-to-restore-te-waihoraFailing to ensure your septic tank is maintained could put your family's health at risk. It’s estimated there are about 34,000 onsite wastewater systems, often called septic tanks, across Canterbury...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/when-was-your-septic-tank-last-checkedThe Christchurch West Melton water zone is home to spring-fed streams and rivers, the short steep creeks of the Port Hills and the large braided expanse of the Waimakariri River. Three rūnanga
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/christchurch-west-melton-water-zoneThree innovative projects and exciting new environmental awards will be supported at the recommendation of the Waimakariri Water Zone Committee. The funding comes from our $50,000 allocation for water...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/waimakariri/funding-boost-for-waimakariri-environmental-projects