Taepu Land Limited has applied for consent to install and maintain defences against water within the Rangitata River's bed. Current status: The decision of the Hearing to grant the application with conditions has been released. Download the Decision of the Hearing Commissioner (PDF file, 2.57MB)...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/taepu-land-limitedWe're set to kick off a summer of action on flood resilience projects co-funded under the second round (Tranche 2) of the Government's Regional Infrastructure Funding (RIF), administered by Kānoa
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/flood-resilience-ramps-up-key-projects-underway-to-boost-our-defencesTiny native fish that live in remote streams in the Mackenzie Basin were given better odds for survival after a three-day joint operation to relocate their major predators – hungry trout.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/trip-downstream-for-trout-improves-odds-for-tiny-native-speciesConfirmation that Waitaha Canterbury will receive $5.7 million from Central Government to help pay for climate resilience and flood protection work is big news for our region. The Government had
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/stories/2024/from-our-chair-2Learn what you need to include in your resource consent application, who you might need to consult with, and details about engaging with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/applying-for-resource-consent/preparing-your-application... engineer Shaun McCracken gave us a report on the condition of our stopbanks and other flood defences. It's a timely reminder that we can invest and maintain the infrastructure to protect ourselves against...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/ashburton/a-plan-for-actionAll of us have a part to play when it comes to protecting our braided rivers and the fragile habitats within them.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/braided-rivers/how-can-i-protect-braided-riversCrate Day might ritualistically mark the beginning of summer for many Cantabrians, but it’s also one of the most vulnerable times of the year for some of the world’s rarest birds — and they’re nesting...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/give-chicks-a-chance-this-crate-dayThe pine trees in West Melton Forest, originally planted as a flood protection measure, now enhance tracks for horse riders of all abilities. At West Melton Forest, you will find horse float parking
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/regional-parks/waimakariri-river-regional-park/west-melton-forest