The special environment of South Canterbury’s Te Moana River was explored at a collaborative family-friendly event last weekend. Around 70 people came along to the Te Moana River Rally on Sunday...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/te-moana-river-rally-well-supportedThe Waitaha/Canterbury region has a range of landscapes and features, areas of natural and historic heritage, and cultural sites. These areas are found throughout our different environments
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/natural-character-features-and-landscapesPlanning a trip to one of Canterbury's rivers, lakes or coastal areas? Find out where the access points are and what you can expect when you get there. Our interactive recreational access map can help...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/public-access-to-recreation-sitesWelcome to the Ashburton Water User Group web page. This page has been developed to assist you to manage your water takes in a collaborative manner to minimise time on irrigation
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/ashburton-water-zone/ashburton-water-user-groupKuaka (godwits) are due to depart Canterbury for world’s longest migration, 11,000km non-stop. Will we be ready with a healthy habitat for them to return to? Over 1,500 kuaka (bar-tailed godwits
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/godwits-to-depart-canterbury-for-worlds-longest-migrationCanterbury’s braided rivers are vital ecological corridors that connect the mountains to the sea, providing essential habitats for native biodiversity. They have significant cultural importance
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/braided-rivers/importance-of-braided-riversNotification is required to carry out "hot work" i.e. burning, cutting, welding, grinding or other similar work involving heat sources onboard vessels in a harbour. The specific approval
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/harbourmasters-office/commercial-shipping/hot-work-notificationCanterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) has drafted a proposed targeted change to the Canterbury Land and Water Regional Plan with the intent of providing greater clarity for consent
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/canterbury-land-and-water-regional-plan/change-8Over the next 10 years, Canterbury councils and NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi are proposing to almost double the investment in the region's land transport systems to increase maintenance, manage
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/proposal-for-10-8-billion-investment-in-canterburys-transport-systemA mahinga kai field trip recently held at three different locations along the Cust catchment/rohe in Waimakariri highlighted the importance of our natural resources. The event, which was held in late
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/waimakariri/cust-catchment-seen-through-a-matauraka-mahinga-kai-lens