The recently-announced support from Central Government for flood and river management measures in Waitaha/Canterbury is welcome news. Co-funding, drawn from a new Regional Infrastructure Fund
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/stories/2024/co-investment-for-flood-and-river-management-a-positive-stepThe Whakaora Te Waikēkēwai project, a flagship initiative of the Te Waihora Co-Governance Group, has been awarded the prestigious Te Waka o Aoraki trophy at the Canterbury Aoraki Conservation Board
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/selwyn-waihora/whakaora-te-waikekewai-wins-top-honour-for-conservation-excellenceEnvironment Canterbury and Selwyn District Council has received an application to establish a new quarry (Roydon Quarry) between Curraghs, Dawsons, Maddisons and Jones Road, Templeton. Current status
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/fulton-hogan-ltd-proposed-roydon-quarryWalking and biking trails and ornamental trees in Lake Tekapo/Takapō Regional Park will be protected during an upcoming removal of pest pine trees. Species being protected during removal include oak
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/protecting-trails-and-trees-during-pest-pine-removalYears of work by land and aerial crews to clear thousands of hectares of wilding pines at Flock Hill helped contain a devastating wildfire there a year ago – saving precious land, ecosystems
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/years-of-wilding-pine-removal-minimised-wildfire-damageStudents from Enviroschools along the Waikirikiri/Selwyn River have learned about the river’s water quality by studying the bugs that live there. During winter, students from five schools designed
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/selwyn-waihora/capturing-bugs-helps-students-understand-water-qualityEach of Waitaha/Canterbury’s water zone committees has an action plan which outlines how they will work with the community to deliver their aspirations for freshwater as outlined in the Canterbury
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/selwyn-waihora-zone/selwyn-waihora-water-zone-committee-action-plan-2021-2024Want to learn more about composting dead stock on farm? Attend an upcoming workshop and hear from the experts about the operational and environmental benefits Canterbury farmers are seeing from
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/learn-to-compost-like-a-pro-at-our-upcoming-workshopsAs New Zealand’s largest region and home to its second-largest city, Waitaha/Canterbury needs robust public transport services to support growth and keep communities connected. We want more people
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/about/your-council/about-us/our-work/our-core-services/public-transport-nga-waka-tumatanuiIn the lead-up to Moving Day—1 June—we’re reminding farmers and stock truck drivers of their joint responsibility to prevent effluent spillage on roads. Following best practice prevents our
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/shift-stock-not-slop-minimise-effluent-spills-this-moving-day