... much impact they are having.” The Group was allocated funding by the Ōrāri Temuka Ōihi Pareora (OTOP) Water Zone Committee to purchase the dung beetles, which were being released at ten different farms...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/tiny-titans-dung-beetles-take-on-big-job-in-south-canterburyWe run extensive control operations for karoro (southern black-backed gull) on braided rivers to safeguard endangered bird species and prevent E. coli contamination in popular swimming spots.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/braided-rivers/braided-river-threats/southern-black-backed-gullkaroro-control... Select Committee has recommended the Bill proceed to its second reading in Parliament, with some minor technical changes from what was proposed. View the Committee's report on the Bill from Parliament New Zealand. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2021/promoting-local-ngai-tahu-bill... dive into real issues shaping our region. Previous members have: advocated for youth members on our committees and advisory groups spoken directly to decision makers for public transport planning built...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/join-the-environment-canterbury-youth-ropu-for-2026... species. It also provides recreational opportunities and delivers social, cultural, health and economic benefits to local people. We know from the work the Ashburton water zone committee has done...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/ashburton/hakatereashburton-river-consents-review... to Impact Fund is just one option for community groups to receive support from us. Other funds include Zone Committee Action Plan funding which also supports community groups to deliver on-the-ground work...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/popular-fund-opens-to-give-community-groups-a-helping-hand-to-better-our-environmentFeatured image: A colour banded Wrybill (Anarhynchus frontalis), the only bird species in the world that has a laterally curved bill (bend sideways to the right), endemic to New Zealand, at Te Waihora...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/biodiversity-benefits-from-region-wide-fundingCanterbury has the largest road network of any region in New Zealand by far, and maintaining this network is important for the safety of all road users. While the vast length of our roadways means
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/transport/regional-transport-planning/transport-network-maintenance... environmental limits and establishing freshwater planning frameworks for catchments in the region. Our submission (PDF file, 1.02MB) was lodged with the Environment Committee on 26 January. It will be presented at the 15 February Council meeting. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/advocating-for-stronger-direction-on-environmental-protection-and-local-voice.... The water monitoring results were presented to the Ashburton Water Zone Committee by Environment Canterbury and the Department of Conservation (DOC), who are part of the Ōtūwharekai Working Group to restore...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/otuwharekai-ashburton-lakes-water-quality-results-reinforce-ongoing-need-for-action