Photo credit: Peter Langlands - Wild Capture The Australasian bittern/matuku-hūrepo is one of our most fascinating birds, and unfortunately, one of our most endangered. It’s estimated
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/backing-the-bittern-the-bird-on-the-brinkRejuvenating the ecosystem health of Te Waihora and its catchment is a key focus for our work in the zone. We work with landowners, community, groups and other organisations to undertake
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/selwyn-waihora-zone/local-projects-and-prioritiesEnviroschools is an environmental action-based programme where young people are empowered to design and lead sustainability projects in their schools, neighbourhoods and country.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/youth-engagement-and-education/enviroschoolsA farmer-led approach to improving local water quality is tipping conventional thinking on its head in North Canterbury's Amuri Basin. Sourced from the Waiau Uwha and Hurunui Rivers, there are 149
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/amuri-basin-farmers-drive-water-quality-improvementFrom Wednesday, 16 April, you’ll be able to use front-mounted bike racks on all Greater Christchurch buses during daylight hours — giving you more freedom to combine biking and busing during the day...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/metro-bike-racks-back-in-operation-for-daytime-useThanks to 25 years of regional planning, regulation, and community action, air quality across Waitaha Canterbury has improved dramatically — with high-pollution days dropping from up to 60 a year
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/cleaner-air-for-waitaha-canterbury-celebrating-our-regions-progress-towards-clear-airThis summer, we are encouraging everyone to take simple steps to protect our waterways—starting with being mindful about what ends up in our stormwater drains when you’re out and about. Every...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/from-your-streets-to-our-streams-take-action-to-protect-stormwaterResidents remember fishing at Waitaha/Canterbury’s largest lagoon with water so clear you could see aquatic plants swaying and schools of trout swimming.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/selwyn-waihora/mission-to-restore-aotearoas-largest-wetland-brings-hopeOn-farm composting is increasingly being adopted as a practical solution – particularly for managing animal mortalities – and offers both operational and environmental benefits. Learn about
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-practices/managing-on-farm-compost