Image: Strathconan Stream Catchment Group members Michael Bennett, Hugh Thomson, and Peter Johnson. Local farmers have worked together on a project to get native plants thriving along Strathconan
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/new-lease-of-life-for-fairlie-streamCouncillors have appointed Craig Pauling as Chair of Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) for the remainder of the term.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/council-appoints-craig-pauling-as-chairWe welcome central government support from Budget 2024 for flood management measures in the region. Co-funding, drawn from a new Regional Infrastructure Fund being established by the Government
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/funding-boost-for-canterbury-flood-protection-projectsWallabies are a national pest problem that needs collective efforts to solve. Find out more about this pest animal and the damage it causes.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biosecurity/national-programmes/wallaby-control/why-wallabies-are-a-pestThe recently-announced support from Central Government for flood and river management measures in Waitaha/Canterbury is welcome news. Co-funding, drawn from a new Regional Infrastructure Fund
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/stories/2024/co-investment-for-flood-and-river-management-a-positive-stepThe special environment of South Canterbury’s Te Moana River was explored at a collaborative family-friendly event last weekend. Around 70 people came along to the Te Moana River Rally on Sunday...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/te-moana-river-rally-well-supportedWaitarakao is a special place for mana whenua, local people and visitors. Together with our partners we’ve made a plan to restore the health of the lagoon and wider catchment. Learn about actions
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/orari-temuka-opihi-pareora-water-zone/our-waitarakaoCouncil will later this month consider adopting the Annual Plan, which would result in an average total rates increase of approximately 5.8 per cent, down from the proposed 9.9 per cent total average
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/annual-plan