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Liquefaction causes wet, sandy, and silty soils to behave more like a liquid than a solid during strong earthquake shaking. Find out where liquefaction may happen in Waitaha/Canterbury and what
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/natural-hazards/earthquakes/liquefaction
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We have awarded a further $50,000 to help fund the work of the Hurunui Waiau Braided River Birds Flagship Programme through its Zone Committee Action Fund. Over the last six years, this collaborative...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/hurunui-waiau/rare-braided-river-birds-in-hurunui-protected-for-another-season
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Wallabies are a serious national pest problem that requires a collaborative effort to solve — no one person, agency, or group is going to win this battle alone. In July 2020, when the National
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/collaboration-is-key-for-wallaby-control
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Kirikōhatu is a family-friendly, accessible section of the Waimakariri River Regional Park. It offers easy walking tracks, river views and picnic spaces, making it a great spot for a short walk
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/regional-parks/waimakariri-river-regional-park/kirikohatu
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https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/factoring-in-freight-summit-explores-challenges-and-opportunities
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Canterbury boasts over 60 per cent of Aotearoa/New Zealand's rare braided river systems, nurturing diverse ecosystems under threat from various factors. Find out how our projects improve habitats
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/our-biodiversity-work/braided-river-projects
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Two pesky plant species – introduced by early European settlers – are the target of a co-ordinated pest control project to enhance biodiversity, water quality and mahinga kai resource gathering
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/local-approach-to-target-pest-weeds-at-waitaki-lakes
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... for is specific to your property. Your Environment Canterbury Regional Council rates bill will be included in the rates invoice/notice you receive from your city or district council e.g. Christchurch City Council...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/long-term-plans/your-rates/understanding-your-rates-bill
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Community 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-success
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... Pareora (OTOP) Water Zone Committee, will eventually transform a stretch of the upper Ōpihi River adjacent to the Burkes Pass township, restoring an ecosystem and enhancing the natural character of the area...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/restoration-project-at-te-kopi-o-te-opihiburkes-pass-takes-shape
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