We invite you to share your views on our joint application to introduce two biological control agents to manage Darwin’s barberry (Berberis darwinii), an invasive woody shrub. We applied, on behalf
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/help-us-combat-darwins-barberry-using-biological-controlsA completed research project about historical land use in the Ashburton district found the most common source of soil contamination was infilled pits. Affected property owners have been sent...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/ashburton/historical-land-uses-shared-with-ashburton-property-ownersCommunity leaders from throughout the Mackenzie Basin today attended a community forum in Twizel to learn how the five agencies with statutory responsibilities in the region had become more aligned
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2019/mackenzie-basin-community-forum-a-successThe Ashburton Water Zone Committee is pleased to introduce its newest members: Adi Avnit, Clare Buchanan and Sidinei Teixera. Chris Allen and Angela Cushnie were also reappointed to the committee. Adi...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/ashburton/ashburton-water-zone-committee-refreshWe're proud to offer new residents one of the most welcoming and attractive lifestyle choices in New Zealand.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/about/careers/living-in-canterburywaitahaA simple solution for stopping vehicles from harming Lake Lyndon's bird and plant life is paying off.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/selwyn-waihora/fences-prove-their-worth-at-lake-lyndonThe war on wilding pines is being fought by multiple agencies, community groups, landholders, and other good people across Aotearoa and they came out in force to clear pest pines from
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/al-brown-takes-on-pest-pines-in-the-mackenzie-basinWe monitor marine sites regularly over the summer to check for faecal indicator bacteria. Sites that we monitor are given a long-term grade prior to each summer season for suitability
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/health-warnings/marine-warningsAs summer approaches, many Canterbury farmers are preparing for crop residue burning – commonly called stubble burning. It’s an important part of arable farming, but it comes with responsibilities...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/check-its-all-right-before-you-light-plan-ahead-for-stubble-burning