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... Council and Department of Conservation (DOC) to improve water quality, mahinga kai and biodiversity values, such as through wetland and riparian restoration. Two significant projects in the programme...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/tuna-eel-stranding-at-te-waihoralake-ellesmere
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..., including providing money for biodiversity and ecological restoration." “We consider the Ōtūkaikino an outstanding example of what can be achieved when people work together,” Cr Cranwell said. About...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2018/otukaikino-river-takes-out-national-river-award
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... and water use, biodiversity and planning from a region-wide perspective. We’re also responsible for public transport services (bus and ferry networks), the Harbourmaster’s office and regional Civil...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/stories/2022/from-our-chair-council-eyes-big-three-years-ahead
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When managed well, animal effluent is a valuable resource that can increase the productivity of your pasture and reduce your fertiliser costs. Mismanagement of effluent, however, can have serious
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-practices/managing-animal-effluent
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Central government is introducing major reforms that will reshape local government and how we manage land, water, air, and the wider environment in Aotearoa New Zealand. We support changes
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/our-response-to-central-government-reforms
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Urban form describes the physical characteristics that make up built-up areas, including the shape, size, density and configuration of settlements. It includes the areas where people live and work
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/urban-development/urban-form
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Kōrero nā te awa Rakitata is about sharing stories of people’s connection with the Rangitata River. We are sharing these stories on behalf of Ko te Whakahaumanu o te Rakitata Awa | Rakitata
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/braided-rivers/braided-river-revival/korero-na-te-awa-rakitata-stories-from-the-rangitata-river
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Water use efficiency must be addressed in the context of other CWMS targets because some actions that improve water use efficiency can be detrimental to energy efficiency and biodiversity protection...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/measuring-cwms-progress/water-use-efficiency
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... The targets are reviewed every three years and no target takes priority. Ecosystem health/biodiversity Natural character of braided rivers Kaitiakitanga Drinking water Recreational and amenity opportunities...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/canterbury-good-management-practice-story
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Bathurst Coal Ltd applied to Environment Canterbury and Selwyn District Council for consents to continue operating and expand an open cast coal mine (known as Canterbury Coal Mine), including
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/bathurst-coal-limited
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