... Council Mayor, and Chair of Joint Committee, Canterbury CDEM Group Neil Brown said the MOU was a pivotal moment for regional cooperation. “This agreement gives us clarity on our roles and shares...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/historic-step-forward-for-emergency-preparedness-in-canterbury.... Coordination – responsible for the internal organisation of the Youth Rōpū. Partnerships – project-based team focused on building relationships with other youth organisations. Water Zone Committees – project...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2020/join-our-youth-ropuThe vision for Waimakariri, which was developed with the community, is, “Mō tātou, ā, mō kā uri, ā muri ake nei; for us and our children after us". We work with landowners, community, groups and other...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/waimakariri-water-zone/local-projects-and-prioritiesIn December 2019, significant rain fell across South Canterbury, causing widespread flooding and damaging flood protection infrastructure in the Rangitata and Waitaki Rivers. Since then, we've spent
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/south-canterbury-river-works-strengthen-community-resilienceThe vision for the Banks Peninsula water zone is to maintain and improve healthy waterways through the adoption of the 'ki uta ki tai' philosophy — from the mountains to the sea — across its streams...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/banks-peninsula-water-zone/local-projects-and-prioritiesEarlier this year dry conditions and low flow resulted in the loss of aquatic life in Ashburton's Greenstreet irrigation channel and creek. Keep up-to-date with what’s being planned for this summer
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/ashburton/whats-the-story-about-greenstreet-creekThe enhancement of ecosystem health, indigenous biodiversity and recreation is at the heart of action on the ground in the Christchurch West Melton water zone. You can find a summary of some of our
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/christchurch-west-melton-water-zone/local-projects-and-prioritiesThe Ōrāri Temuka Ōpihi Pareora zone is distinctive due to its intricate system of braided river networks and gorges, which provide varied ecosystems for a number of indigenous flora and fauna. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/nature-in-your-area/orari-opihi-pareora-zone-biodiversity