From weekend planting days to stream clean-ups, predator control and education projects, community groups across Waitaha Canterbury are already doing incredible work for the environment - often
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/turn-local-ideas-into-environmental-action-funding-closing-soonVisitors and residents of Canterbury are being urged to check the weather conditions before they take vehicles near or onto major riverbeds, particularly the Waimakariri. Last summer, there were
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2019/hot-canterbury-weather-can-create-high-river-levelsIt’s essential that any onsite wastewater management system is regularly inspected and maintained to ensure it remains in proper working order. The property owner and/or consent holder is responsible...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/wastewater/maintaining-an-owmsOwning a fish tank is a rewarding experience that comes with responsibilities. Whether you're cleaning your tank or parting ways with an unwanted aquarium, your actions can have a big impact on our
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biosecurity/preventing-the-spread-of-pests/advice-for-aquarium-and-fish-tank-ownersWhite campervans, colourful combis and lakeside tents – this is the scene of summer around the lakes of the Mackenzie and Waitaki districts in Canterbury. But is all this happening responsibly
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/love-our-lakes-how-to-be-a-happy-camper-around-our-lakesManaging problem trees in areas with ecological habitats can be challenging, but work is still possible with careful consideration. Recently, our kaimahi have worked with landowners to address
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/pest-trees-working-together-to-find-the-best-solutionWe welcome trail bike riders in designated areas along the north and south banks of the Waimakariri River Regional Park. See below for guides to trail bike, motocross and quad bike riding tracks
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/regional-parks/waimakariri-river-regional-park/trail-bike-ridingEach 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-progress-reportCanterbury is one of the fastest-growing areas in the country, with several of our districts leading population growth in New Zealand. Selwyn District is the second-fastest-growing territorial
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/transport/regional-transport-planning/population-growth