Over the next 25+ years, we will be removing pest trees from Takapō Regional Park in five stages and planting native and exotic species in their place. Tree removal work has already begun
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/students-connect-with-history-future-of-takapo-regional-parkFive progressive environmental projects are to receive a combined total of $50,000 in funding from the Christchurch West Melton Water Zone Committee this year. We allocate funding annually for water
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/christchurch-west-melton/environmental-projects-see-funding-bump-for-christchurch-west-melton-2... and other organisations to undertake 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 on this page or contact us on 0800 324 636. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/waimakariri-water-zone/local-projects-and-prioritiesTwo pesky plant species – introduced by early European settlers – are the target of a co-ordinated pest control project to enhance biodiversity, water quality and mahinga kai resource gathering...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/local-approach-to-target-pest-weeds-at-waitaki-lakesEach 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/orari-temuka-opihi-pareora-water-zone/orari-temuka-opihi-pareora-water-zone-committee-action-plan-2021-2024The Council meeting on Wednesday 17 September was the last of the 2022/2025 triennium. It was a very full session requiring no less than two resolutions to extend the meeting. There were four Notices
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/thats-a-wrap-the-last-full-council-meeting-of-the-trienniumThe Whakaora Te Waikēkēwai project, a flagship initiative of the Te Waihora Co-Governance Group, has been awarded the prestigious Te Waka o Aoraki trophy at the Canterbury Aoraki Conservation Board
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/selwyn-waihora/whakaora-te-waikekewai-wins-top-honour-for-conservation-excellence... of Conservation and landowners have all been working together to control cotoneaster both in domestic gardens and in farmland. Rob Carson-Iles, Biodiversity Officer at Environment Canterbury, says...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/cotoneaster-the-plant-you-dont-want-for-christmas... the three-year biodiversity project at its most recent meeting on July 19 in Twizel to protect the braided rivers, wetlands and dryland ecosystems in this unique area. The large-scale project came about...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/major-weed-control-project-in-dobson-and-hopkins-valleys-gets-go-ahead...; and impacts on biodiversity including species loss and extinction. “In Canterbury we are already beginning to see some of the impacts of climate change at a local level. This is why we put climate...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2020/climate-emergency-declaration-welcomed