Over the next 25+ years, we will be removing pest trees from Takapō Regional Park in five stages and planting native and exotic species in their place. Tree removal work has already begun
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/students-connect-with-history-future-of-takapo-regional-parkPIC New Zealand Ltd (PIC) has been convicted of causing potential contamination to groundwater through its effluent discharges to land. PIC pleaded guilty and has been convicted of one charge
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/local-piggery-fined-29000-for-a-breach-of-its-resource-consentThe decision of the joint hearing of resource consent CRC150532 and RMA92026416 has now been released. The Commissioners have granted consent to establish and operate a quarry at 199 Old West Coast
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2015/winstone-aggregates-a-division-of-fletcher-concrete-and-infrastructureCommunity groups across Waitaha Canterbury can now apply for three contestable funds. Whether you’re restoring native bush and wetlands, improving local waterways or delivering catchment-scale action...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/contestable-funds-now-open-to-boost-community-led-environmental-actionsTe Uru Tahika has released its 2023/24 Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Metrics report. The report compares the performance and outputs of regional councils and unitary authorities
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/compliance-monitoring-and-enforcement-metrics-the-canterbury-contextThe Upper Waitaki Zone Water Committee has approved $73,000 – over three years – of Immediate Steps funding towards pest weed control in the Dobson and lower Hopkins Valleys. The committee adopted...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/major-weed-control-project-in-dobson-and-hopkins-valleys-gets-go-aheadIn the lead up to winter, Mackenzie Basin locals banded together to stop the spread of wilding conifers across the iconic landscape. Over 40 people attended the two volunteer days held by ourselves
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2021/volunteers-fight-wilding-conifers-mackenzieEnvironment Canterbury’s Chief Operating Officer Nadeine Dommisse reflects on the significant progress being made towards meeting farmers’ increased environment responsibilities. Lately
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2019/environment-canterbury-focuses-on-outstanding-high-priority-consentsA 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-zoneFive Christchurch businesses can officially add 'Stormwater Superhero' to their list of achievements thanks to their heroic efforts to keep waterways clean. This year Cleanco Truck Wash, Oji Fibre
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/christchurch-west-melton/awards-for-champion-businesses-battling-stormwater-contamination