A recent biodiversity and regulations workshop in Culverden provided the opportunity for farmers to better understand new rules and regulations through a question-and-answer session with our staff. More than 20 farmers attended the workshop at Fyffe Downs Farm. Breaking down regulations...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/hurunui-waiau/helping-unpack-regulations-with-farmers-in-culverdenThe Kaikōura water zone is one of the most tectonically active parts of New Zealand and features diverse landscapes and biodiversity over short distances. 📢 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/kaikoura-water-zoneEach of Waitaha/Canterbury’s water zone committees has an action plan which outlines how they will work with the community to deliver their aspirations for freshwater as outlined in the Canterbury
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/ashburton-water-zone/ashburton-water-zone-committee-action-plan-2021-2024Photo credit: Nicki Murray A 43-hectare area of retired farmland in Blythe Valley has been permanently protected to support native biodiversity, reduce erosion, and improve water quality. With a new...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/qeii-covenant-helps-conserve-soil-and-protect-waterways-in-blythe-valleyThere are not many left, so you are lucky if you have! Check out this short video to find out more...listen out for the 'squawk' at the end. They can be found in the Orari Temuka Opihi Pareora biodiversity zone. http://youtu.be/-awn66eHVA8 ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/have-you-ever-seen-a-long-tailed-batEach of Waitaha/Canterbury’s water zone committees has an action plan which outlines how they will work with the community to deliver their aspirations for freshwater as outlined in the Canterbury
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-progress-reportMore than 30,000 trees planted, 1100 hectares of erosion-prone land with high native biodiversity values retired, and strong relationships built across 229 farms — that’s the positive impact the Soil...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/30000-trees-planted-on-229-farms-scar-takes-root-across-north-canterburyA fish ramp installed near Living Springs is helping schools of inanga/whitebait and banded kōkopu swim upstream to restored habitats. Before the reverse waterslide, fish were stopping their upwards
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/slip-and-slide-reverse-waterslide-at-allandale-stream-helps-fish-swim-upstream..., lake, wetlands, estuaries, waterways, coastline, biodiversity and water supplies. Check out some of our action on the ground.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/banks-peninsula-water-zone/local-projects-and-priorities... ecologists, biodiversity staff and river engineers were struck with this very problem at Taranaki Creek in the Waimakariri District. The creek flows into the Ashley River/Rakahuri Estuary and is an important through route for native species – it's also very prone to tidal flooding. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/fish-letterbox-a-gamechanger-for-fish-passage-in-local-waterway