... this year are all focused on increasing biodiversity in the district through protecting our native flora and fauna from predation and invasive species. Each initiative builds
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/were-backing-biodiversity-in-hurunuiThe Christchurch West Melton zone extends from the northern parts of the Port Hills to the southern bank of the Waimakariri River.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/nature-in-your-area/christchurch-west-melton-zoneThe Hurunui Waiau Uwha water zone has diverse terrestrial and aquatic habitats, supporting a number of indigenous animal and plant species, some of which are threatened. These indigenous animals
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/nature-in-your-area/hurunui-waiau-uwha-zone-biodiversity... groups, the Waitaha Action to Impact Fund, and awarding over $200,000 46,600 phone, email and face-to-face contacts by our Customer Services Team. Summary available onlineA snapshot
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/highlights-a-reason-to-celebrate-as-annual-report-is-adoptedNominations are open for Canterbury Regional Council candidates in an election that comes at a “pivotal time” for regional government.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/nominations-open-for-regional-council-electionThe Christchurch and Banks Peninsula Biodiversity Fund helps landowners, rūnanga, and community groups deliver practical projects that protect and restore the unique biodiversity of Ōtautahi...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/community-funding/christchurch-and-banks-peninsula-biodiversity-fundOur approach to biodiversity is to focus on protecting and maintaining what remains, specifically in our vulnerable priority wetland, braided river, freshwater and terrestrial ecosystems
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/our-biodiversity-work/yearly-summary-of-our-biodiversity-workTo protect freshwater life in Waitarakao catchment, we first need to know what’s there—and recent mahi by scientists and local farmers has revealed some surprises.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/hidden-biodiversity-revealed-in-waitarakao-catchmentThe Ōrāri Temuka Ōpihi Pareora zone is distinctive due to its intricate system of braided river networks and gorges, which provide varied ecosystems for a number of indigenous flora and fauna. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/nature-in-your-area/orari-opihi-pareora-zone-biodiversitySome of the smallest residents at the Orari Gorge got a helping hand thanks to a grant from the zone committee’s Immediate Steps biodiversity fund. The committee granted $36,500 towards a four-year...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/biodiversity-funding-helps-protect-gecko-habitat