A day at Saltwater Creek in Waimakiriri District was an opportunity for local businesses, schools, catchment groups, water zone committee members, and our staff to connect, plant, and explore
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/waimakariri/saltwater-creek-becomes-outdoor-classroom-for-planting-dayAcross Waitaha Canterbury, flood protection and drainage works are carried out in 59 dedicated rating districts. These works are called scheme works. Learn how flood protection and drainage works are managed across Waitaha, how local committees shape priorities, and what’s planned in your area. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/flood-protection-and-community-resilience/your-river-rating-district... key agencies through our role in Civil Defence. This helps councils and emergency services plan local responses to a potential incoming flood. It’s vital that our flood warning system is resilient...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/early-warning-enhancing-canterburys-flood-warning-system-2... loads in Plan Change 3 to the Canterbury Land and Water Regional Plan (LWRP) process. I believe we have the right conditions and resources in the zone to drive our local economy through agriculture...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/lower-waitaki/new-lower-waitaki-chair-keen-to-continue-good-work... Craig Pauling said. “Council has a number of initiatives planned to improve private revenue and service outcomes. Private revenue opportunities other than fares will be made more accessible when we...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/environment-canterbury-working-with-nzta-over-increase-of-private-revenue-share-request-for-public-transportCollectively, 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-blocksWe regularly make submissions on government policy and legislative proposals. Submissions are an opportunity to help shape government proposals that impact on the Canterbury region and on the Council
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/about/your-council/about-us/our-submissionsA Waikākahi farming family has secured funding support from its local water zone committee to restore the Hossack Wetland. The wetland has become a feeding ground for one of the world’s rarest birds...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/family-restoring-wetland-for-living-treasure...📢 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-committee