The enhancement of ecosystem health, indigenous biodiversity and recreation is at the heart of action on the ground in the Christchurch West Melton water zone. You can find a summary of some of our current projects: ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/christchurch-west-melton-water-zone/local-projects-and-prioritiesThe Avon River/Ōtākaro flows through the heart of Christchurch, from its spring source in Avonhead to the Avon-Heathcote Estuary/Ihutai. Addington Brook, a key tributary, flows into the river...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/christchurch-west-melton-water-zone/local-projects-and-priorities/avon-riverotakaro... by the Christchurch West Melton Water Management Zone Committee and aim to recognise and celebrate good stormwater practices across industrial workplaces and land development. "We often focus on bad practice...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/christchurch-west-melton/awards-for-champion-businesses-battling-stormwater-contamination... area. Stay updated: Sign up to our mailing list for updates. View the zone committee's agenda and meeting papers. See when the next committee meeting is.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/selwyn-waihora-zone/selwyn-waihora-water-zone-committeeRestoring the Avoca Valley catchment from top to bottom has been the vision of the Summit Road Society which embarked on the ambitious multi-year project back in 2021. The Valley, once cloaked
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/christchurch-west-melton/restoration-to-avoca-valley-ecosystem... in Canterbury. Advocating regional transport needs at a national level. Planning and delivery of urban public transport services in Christchurch and Timaru through the Regional Public Transport Plan...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/transport/regional-transport-planning/roles-and-responsibilitiesWe have a range of reports available that have been prepared by technical specialists, such as hydrologists, ecologists, engineers and air quality scientists. Use the links under the headings below
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/technical-reportsWith 2025 now in full swing, the summer break may already be feeling like a distant memory. I do hope you found time to rest, unwind, and pack in some quality time with friends and whānau.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/stories/2025/from-chair-gearing-up-for-the-annual-plan... Kāinga Committee (an urban growth partnership established for Greater Christchurch under the government's Urban Growth Agenda) to address the strategic urban opportunities and challenges facing...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/urban-development/ways-environment-canterbury-is-contributing-to-urban-development