The resources of Aotearoa/New Zealand are currently managed under the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA). This over-arching legislation promotes the sustainable management of natural and physical
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/regional-overview/a-planning-framework-for-canterburywaitahaOur new Land Management Advisor - Christchurch West Melton, Carys Marulli de Barletta, is trialling a fresh approach in the Port Hills by planting an exotic grass species to prevent erosion
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/new-talent-trials-novel-tool-to-control-sedimentIn early April we start work on securing the pipes at Waitarakao Washdyke. This will provide protection for the pipes and reduce the flooding risk. The Waitarakao Washdyke is one of the few
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/securing-the-waitarakao-washdyke-outlet-pipesCanterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) has approved its work plan and budget for the next 10 years, committing to a $337 million work programme next year.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/council-locks-in-long-term-plan-337m-investment-in-first-yearOur regional parks and forests team is stepping into campaign mode – not for an election, but for Bird of the Year. Our candidate? The shy but spectacular matuku-hūrepo (Australasian bittern
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/were-backing-the-matuku-hurepo-for-bird-of-the-yearTe Rauakaaka sits on the south side of the Waimakariri River and includes the Waimakariri River saltmarsh and Styx River mouth. Te Rauakaaka includes the Whites Crossing Picnic Area around the mouth
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/regional-parks/waimakariri-river-regional-park/te-rauakaakaWe're set to kick off a summer of action on flood resilience projects co-funded under the second round (Tranche 2) of the Government's Regional Infrastructure Funding (RIF), administered by Kānoa
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/flood-resilience-ramps-up-key-projects-underway-to-boost-our-defencesNesting is underway for some of Canterbury’s special braided river birds and people can do their bit for nature by helping to keep them safe.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/help-protect-canterburys-braided-river-birds-this-springWe are beginning a major summer programme of flood resilience projects, co-funded through the second round (Tranche 2) of the Government’s Regional Infrastructure Funding (RIF), administered by Kānoa...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/flood-resilience-ramps-up-key-projects-underway-to-boost-our-defences-duplicatedUse this guide to prepare a clear, complete, and competitive application for community funding. It outlines what you need before starting your application, what the fund can support, how applications
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/community-funding/funding-guide-and-checklist