The Waimakariri water zone lies north of the Waimakariri River and extends from Pegasus Bay in the east to the Puketeraki Range in the west. Both the Waimakariri River and the Ashley River/Rakahuri...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/waimakariri-water-zoneA detailed summary of water quality in the lakes was shared with the Upper Waitaki Water Zone Committee meeting in December. The Upper Waitaki Water Zone Committee received a water quality update...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/waitaki-lakes-water-quality-results-sharedCome out and enjoy your regional park. Register for the McLeans Forest Run, our brand‑new winter trail run event happening on 5 July at McLeans Forest, just outside Christchurch. Sign up before 3...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/ready-set-go-entries-open-for-christchurchs-newest-forest-running-eventElections will be required in all seven constituencies for Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) in the October local elections. Nominations closed at midday on Friday 1 August
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/candidates-confirmed-for-canterbury-regional-council-electionThe Council meeting on Wednesday 17 September was the last of the 2022/2025 triennium. It was a very full session requiring no less than two resolutions to extend the meeting. There were four Notices
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/thats-a-wrap-the-last-full-council-meeting-of-the-trienniumWaimakariri has diverse habitats that support a range of native animal and plant species, including some threatened. From coastal lagoons, to braided rivers and drylands, there is a range of rich
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/nature-in-your-area/waimakariri-zone-biodiversityElection contests will be held in all seven constituencies for the Canterbury Regional Council. “With the deadline passing for people to get their nominations in and candidates confirmed, I can advise...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/new-candidates-to-vie-for-canterbury-constituencies... Zealand can meet its targets under the Paris Agreement and the Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Act. The Regional Transport Committee has set a target of a 30 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from land transport in Canterbury by 2030. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/transport/regional-transport-planning/transport-emissionsStock can damage the bed and banks of our waterways. Their manure, urine and sediment can also seriously impact water quality, the lives of animals, and the mahinga kai values of our waterways
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-around-rivers-and-streams/keeping-stock-out-of-waterways