We are working with Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura to regenerate sections of the Hurunui River berm, improving flood protection and climate change resilience, and supporting the regeneration of habitat
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/hurunui-regeneration-project-reconnects-mana-whenuaFlooding is Aotearoa New Zealand’s number one hazard and an issue many Canterbury communities live with, particularly those located on floodplains or alongside river systems. Canterbury Regional
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/whats-the-story-with-flood-protection-in-banks-peninsulaOur 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-yearHave you been involved with wetland restoration, pest control, pollution protection or planting work? The Waimakariri Environmental Awards are now open for entries! The Waimakariri
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/waimakariri-environmental-awards-now-openFlooding is Aotearoa New Zealand’s most frequent natural hazard – and it’s getting worse as our climate changes. Across Waitaha Canterbury, we’ve seen the impact first-hand: homes damaged, roads cut...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/a-summer-of-action-on-waitaha-canterburys-rivers-our-flood-protection-projectsPhoto credit: Sam Barrow A mountain of mahi has helped transform 500 hectares of land that was bought with the help of crowdfunding, into a public conservation park. Between October 2020 and May...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/banks-peninsula/first-signs-of-forest-regeneration-on-crowd-funded-landThe Waipara River has undergone a transformative journey, enhancing flood protection and biodiversity. Find out more about this innovative climate-resilience project. The Waipara River has long been
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/waipara-river-restoration-brings-extensive-benefits