...📢 From 2026, new local leadership groups will replace the Water Zone Committees, building on their legacy of community collaboration.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/hurunui-waiau-uwha-water-zone/hurunui-waiau-uwha-water-zone-committeeWith summer just around the corner, thousands of us will be heading out to enjoy our region’s stunning lakes and rivers. Whether you’re jet boating on the braided rivers or paddling close to shore...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/summers-calling-stay-safe-on-the-waterWe are responsible for managing the region’s water and our Canterbury Water Management Strategy (CWMS) provides a collaborative framework to help manage the multiple demands on this precious...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/canterbury-water-management-strategyThis summer, when you are out enjoying our stunning lake areas, make sure you’re doing all you can to respect the environment during your trip. As we dive deeper into the 2024-25 summer season
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/love-our-lakes-keep-the-waitaki-lakes-cleanThe Christchurch West Melton Water Zone Committee is a joint committee of Environment Canterbury, Christchurch City Council and Selwyn District Council. Three rūnanga consider the zone part
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/christchurch-west-melton-water-zone/christchurch-west-melton-water-zone-committeeOur procedures and criteria, fees and charges, and application forms for certification and recognition are detailed below. Download a copy of the Canterbury Certified Farm Environment Plan Auditor
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-plans-and-consenting/farm-environment-plans/information-for-auditorsThe Selwyn branch of Enviroschools Waitaha/Canterbury is trialling ‘bug bags’ as a way for communities to find out more about the water quality of our region’s awa/rivers. Glentunnel School trials bug...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/selwyn-waihora/enviroschools-waitaha-deploys-tool-to-monitor-water-qualityThe Lower Waitaki South Coastal Canterbury water zone features a network of spring-fed streams, coastal lagoons, complex groundwater flows, and includes part of the large alpine Waitaki River
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/lower-waitaki-water-zoneClimate change presents significant opportunities, challenges and risks to Waitaha Canterbury, and the rest of Aotearoa New Zealand. As the Regional Council, our role is to support the region and our
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/climate-change/adapting-to-climate-change