The Hinds Drains Working Party (HDWP) was formed by the Ashburton Zone Committee in 2014 to facilitate a water body by water body approach to developing management plans for the main water
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/ashburton-water-zone/action-on-the-ground/the-hinds-drains-working-party-hdwp... of the Council, with full decision-making powers. “We are thrilled that the Bill has passed its first reading. This has cleared the way for the Bill to move to the Select Committee, which has...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2021/ngai-tahu-representation-bill-passes-first-reading..., lakes and the wetlands that once covered large areas of the zone have always been an important place and food basket for Ngāi Tahu. The Ashburton Water Zone Committee develops local actions...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/ashburton-water-zoneA dedicated coordinator to champion local environmental projects has been supported by the Ashburton Water Zone Committee. The Mid-Canterbury Catchment Collective (MCCC) has appointed Angela Cushnie...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/ashburton/new-role-empowers-communities-in-the-ashburton-zoneOur 2024 Youth Rōpū has seen a bit of a refresh, with 11 of its 19 members new this year. Spanning ages from 14 to 22, and spread from Timaru to Culverden, the majority of Rōpū members are students...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/youth-ropu-set-their-priorities-for-the-yearA 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-dayA newly formed catchment group scored significant investment, alongside four other progressive environmental initiatives, at the recommendation of the Banks Peninsula Water Zone Committee
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/banks-peninsula/integrated-catchment-management-sees-major-funding-in-banks-peninsulaThe Regional Delivery Committee meeting on 13 November 2024 covered several key topics, including consent, compliance, air quality, and an update on our core service delivery for the first quarter of the financial year. Here are the key highlights from the meeting. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/celebrating-our-success-committee-hears-were-on-track-with-performance-and-consents-deliveryNine innovative environmental initiatives, including four wetlands, will be supported at the recommendation of the Waimakariri Water Zone Committee for the 2023/2024 financial year. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/wetlands-the-focus-for-new-waimakariri-funding... in our native plants and we certainly don’t need to celebrate introduced lupins.” Local plight receives backing of water zone committee
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/community-effort-to-protect-native-habitat-from-iconic-pest-plant