... a number of actions in the zone, which support the protection and enhancement of biodiversity, water quality, mahinga kai and more. Read about some of the key projects and priorities for the zone or contact us on 0800 324 636. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/hurunui-waiau-uwha-water-zone/local-projects-and-priorities... conservation, and biodiversity. They act as connectors between farmers, iwi, industry groups, and other stakeholders – facilitating connection, collaborative problem-solving and knowledge sharing. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/meet-our-land-management-advisorsOur community projects and partnership programmes enhance community organisations’ capabilities, delivering environment-focused projects with mana whenua and the community through education
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/our-biodiversity-work/community-and-partnership-projects... reserve, Kaituna Spur, is included in the project. Shaping the forest's future Land management and biodiversity advisor, Billy Bartrum, says the work could have a significant impact on the future make...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/banks-peninsula/protection-through-pest-controlA 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... – including coastal marine areas (CMA), freshwater and terrestrial areas, and the night sky. They are important because they often contain high indigenous biodiversity values and aesthetic values...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/natural-character-features-and-landscapes...-and-a-half years trapping pests around the South Rakaia in a bid to enhance biodiversity. So far, he’s caught nearly 600 pests including 247 possums, 156 rats, 86 hedgehogs, 25 mustelids (mostly weasels) and 56 other predators. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/community-conservation-brings-native-birds-back-to-south-rakaiaWe regularly monitor and assess freshwater quality across the Canterbury/Waitaha region. The Canterbury Land and Water Regional Plan sets limits for river, lake, and groundwater quality
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/reporting/reporting-back/collecting-and-sharing-data-information-and-advice/water-quality-limits-in-canterburyWe've recently completed the first phase of a targeted willow control programme across more than 270 hectares in the Upper Waitaki region, where willow trees have impacted water flow and freshwater
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/targeted-willow-control-in-ahuriri-catchment