A project to improve the health of the Waitarakao Washdyke Lagoon catchment has continued to attract keen interest from the Timaru community, with a recent series of workshops completing the key
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/our-waitarakao-workshops-complete-busy-yearLow water availability has wide-reaching repercussions. What are some of the key areas this might affect and how might this look if current conditions persist?
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/what-to-expect-when-canterbury-is-dry... the benefits of mana whenua representation are greater efficiency in planning and consenting processes, reduced costs for Council and consent applicants, and improved enforcement decisions. “The practical...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2021/ngai-tahu-representation-bill-passes-first-readingIongairo, a collaborative project to deepen our understanding of coastal marine ecosystems around Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū/Banks Peninsula, has delivered the most comprehensive seafloor and habitat maps...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/explore-the-seafloor-new-interactive-maps-launched-in-akaroaAt 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... covers the southern area of the Mackenzie, is also reviewing its rules through its current District Plan Review. Ms Dommisse said that the alignment of the five Government agencies with statutory...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2018/simons-pass-consents-lead-to-stricter-environmental-controls-in-the-mackenzieRates are what property owners pay to local authorities to fund the important work done in their area. Rates are paid to both the city/district council and the regional council for the different work
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/long-term-plans/your-rates/types-of-ratesEnsuring the region's transport network is well maintained, supports growth, and operates efficiently is expected to cost $5.35 billion over the 10 years from 2021/22 to 2030/31. The land transport
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/transport/regional-transport-planning/canterbury-transport-spend... by kaitiakitanga (stewardship for the environment) and a simple question: “Why are we measuring this, and what does it mean for the environment?” Through his role, Adrian focuses on three key areas: planning...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/canterbury-scientist-makes-history-with-national-medal