As our urban areas grow, we are planning for better, more consistent public transport. Improved reliability, increased frequencies, and more extensive coverage. This will provide opportunities
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/transport/public-transport-services/transforming-public-transportTo view upcoming events or find out how to organise an event in our regional parks, visit our events page.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/regional-parks/noticesAs the clean-up begins after the catastrophic fire at Ōhau Village, it’s important that it is done in a way that minimises environmental effects. Regional leader compliance delivery James Tricker said...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2020/helping-clean-up-after-the-ohau-village-fireHear from Kaikōura Water Zone Committee chair Ted Howard about the latest in Kaikōura's water management.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/ted-talks-may-2024Our Waitarakao: Waitarakao Washdyke Lagoon Catchment Strategy has won the Air New Zealand SuperSteward — Tū Tiaki Award at the 2025 Local Government NZ Excellence Awards and been praised as a “huge...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/our-waitarakao-wins-big-at-local-government-awardsThe Canterbury Water Management Strategy (CWMS) Action Plan Fund supports community action that improves water quality, restores habitats, and strengthens kaitiakitanga. It enables local projects
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/community-funding/cwms-action-plan-fund-formerly-administered-by-the-water-zone-committeesBiosecurity in Waitaha Canterbury is focused on protecting our region’s economy, cultural values, health, production, recreational spaces and indigenous biodiversity from pests and invasive organisms...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biosecurity/how-we-deliver-our-biosecurity-workEach 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/lower-waitaki-water-zone/lower-waitaki-south-coastal-canterbury-water-zone-progress-report