Explore 165 hectares of land along the eastern shores of stunning Lake Tekapo/Takapō where you'll find picnic spots, an enclosed dog park and 24 kilometres of cycling and walking tracks. Please check...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/regional-parks/lake-tekapo-regional-parkEarlier this week, I wrote to the Minister for the Environment, requesting a review of the National Environmental Standards for Air Quality as part of central government’s work programme on resource...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/stories/2025/council-requests-a-review-of-national-air-quality-standardsThis summer, when you are out enjoying our stunning lake areas, make sure you’re doing all you can to respect the environment during your trip. As we dive deeper into the 2024-25 summer season
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/love-our-lakes-keep-the-waitaki-lakes-cleanDespite a wet winter, farmers in the Hurunui District are showing good progress in managing winter grazing. This feedback comes from our land management advisors following recent aerial monitoring
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/winter-grazing-flights-highlight-environmental-progress-in-hurunuiNot sure which constituency you’re in? Use this interactive map to quickly find out and see where you belong.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/about/your-council/local-elections/candidate-informationContamination of our stormwater comes from common pollutants like litter, animal poo, sawdust, spills, soil, and chemicals from things like washing cars on our driveways and rinsing paintbrushes down
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/stormwater/contamination-of-stormwaterJust a 15-minute drive from Christchurch, McLeans Forest has three mountain bike loops totalling 17 kilometres along with a pump track and a skills loop catering for cyclists of all ages and abilities...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/regional-parks/waimakariri-river-regional-park/mcleans-forestTakapō Regional Park’s new native plantings are not just surviving — they’re thriving, thanks to careful planning, local partnership, and dedicated care from our park staff. Since September 2024...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/native-plant-restoration-flourishing-at-takapo-regional-parkAt the heart of the Mackenzie lakes district, a huge nesting colony of an internationally-famous bird — the pūteketeke/crested grebe — is a great indicator of community action and how nature can
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/from-global-fame-to-local-success-puteketeke-colony-flourishes