Endangered fish live in creeks and streams all over Waitaha/Canterbury. We caught up with experts at a Fish Celebration Day organised by a local catchment group to find out what's being done
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/celebrating-the-lowland-longjaw-galaxid... from 11 different locations around Christchurch, taking them directly to Latimer Square and Ara – a short walk from the stadium.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/get-to-the-crusaders-v-blues-match-with-ease-book-your-event-direct-shuttle-now... partnership and funding support A recent funding boost from the Ōrāri Temuka Ōpihi Pareora (OTOP) Water Zone Committee is propelling the project forward, supporting the development of a remediation strategy...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/wetland-restoration-takes-root-at-pig-hunting-creek... that may be exempt Certain passenger services may be exempt, such as: Christchurch City Tram the shuttle bus which goes between the CBD, Willowbank and the Antarctic Centre. Legal reference for exemptions...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/transport/public-transport-services/register-an-exempt-public-transport-serviceCanterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) has approved its work plan and budget for the next 10 years, committing to a $337 million work programme next year.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/council-locks-in-long-term-plan-337m-investment-in-first-yearGreater Christchurch public transport fares will increase in July this year, following a decision made by Council on 30 April. Chair Craig Pauling said the decision was about the timing for when new...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/new-greater-christchurch-metro-fares-to-come-into-effect-in-july... Plan Fund and Christchurch and Banks Peninsula Biodiversity Fund attracted a combined 152 applications, with Papatipu Rūnanga, community groups, schools, landowners and organisations collectively...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/environment-canterbury-supports-grassroots-community-projectsMost of our region’s drinking water comes from groundwater, so when monitoring shows increasing nitrate concentrations in groundwater there is understandable community concern. We’re determined
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/taking-action-on-nitrateA day at Saltwater Creek in Waimakiriri District was an opportunity for local businesses, schools, catchment groups, water zone committee members, and our staff to connect, plant, and explore this special wetland area. Enviroschool connects students to the creek...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/waimakariri/saltwater-creek-becomes-outdoor-classroom-for-planting-day