Central government is introducing major reforms that will reshape local government and how we manage land, water, air, and the wider environment in Aotearoa New Zealand. We support changes
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/our-response-to-central-government-reforms... or continue in their efforts to improve our natural environment. “Environment Canterbury and the Christchurch West Melton Water Zone Committee have supported the project work in the Ōtūkaikino catchment...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2018/otukaikino-river-takes-out-national-river-awardA small, but dedicated group of volunteers are working tirelessly to establish a Mid Canterbury wetland for future generations to enjoy.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/ashburton/project-mudfish-progress-looks-to-the-future... were warning of polluted water – so that’s something that we wanted to look at.” Eventually, a committee was formed – comprising mostly of long-standing community members and landowners - and the Jed...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/hurunui-waiau/rejuvenating-the-jed-doing-better-for-the-next-generation... committee time and attention to work through some of the trickiest issues and ask Environment Canterbury for extra information and science. A key concern we’ve raised is the different conditions on consents...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/quick-action-on-water-quality-issue-for-ahuriri-consents... Committee approved the funding of $9000, one third of the total cost of the planting project, through its Immediate Steps programme, which supports on-the-ground actions to protect wetlands, springs, coastal...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/native-planting-boosts-orari-springwater-creekAt one extremity of the Selwyn Waihora zone is the culturally and ecologically significant Te Waihora Lake Ellesmere, and at the other is the striking limestone karst and rugged peaks of Arthur's Pass...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/nature-in-your-area/selwyn-waihora-zone-biodiversityWinding its way through the centre of Geraldine, the Waihī River offers a strong case for the importance of ongoing flood protection works. We have four project sites on the section of river that runs...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/flood-protection-work-pays-off-in-geraldineThe increased transport investment (a record $1.8 billion) into Waitaha Canterbury by central government is welcome news, but still leaves a massive funding gap.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/stories/2024/from-our-chair-transport-investment-welcome-but-funding-gap-remains