A dairy farmer has been fined $35,000 after discharging a “substantial” amount of sediment-laden water into an Ashburton creek. Delos Dairies Limited recently pleaded guilty in the Environment Court...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2020/charges-laid-in-relation-to-dairy-farm-discharge-into-ashburton-water...“Mā whero, mā pako; ka oti ai te mahi. The task shall be achieved through unity.” This sentiment, and the vision of Whakaora Te Waihora – to restore and rejuvenate the mana, mauri and ecosystem...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/a-lot-of-great-mahi-to-restore-te-waihoraWilding pines are one of the most serious invasive pest plants affecting Waitaha Canterbury. This page explains what wilding pines are, why they spread so quickly, the impacts they have on land
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biosecurity/national-programmes/wilding-pine-programme/why-wilding-pines-are-a-problemWe're pleased to be able to share the Rangiora Reach Masterplan, which aims to deliver a cohesive landscape plan for a section of the Rakahuri Ashley River. The masterplan will guide future
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/waimakariri/rangiora-reach-masterplanTwo pesky plant species – introduced by early European settlers – are the target of a co-ordinated pest control project to enhance biodiversity, water quality and mahinga kai resource gathering
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/local-approach-to-target-pest-weeds-at-waitaki-lakesThe National Wilding Conifer Control Programme was established in 2016 to ensure a collaborative, coordinated and effective approach to national wilding management.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/canterbury-wilding-pine-control-updateThe Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) has established its governance structure for the 2025-28 triennium. At the first Ordinary meeting of the new Council on Wednesday 19 November
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/new-leadership-and-committees-confirmedNew regulations to reduce industrial process heat emissions are now in effect to help lower emissions in New Zealand’s industrial sector. Find out how these changes impact industries and councils
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