Our Harbourmaster’s Office and the Royal New Zealand Navy have joined forces in a year long trial to educate boaties about water safety. Over the summer, teams have been patrolling key
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/smooth-sailing-for-harbourmaster-and-navy-partnershipA company has pleaded guilty in court in relation to a discharge of ammonia to land. Polarcold Stores Limited pleaded guilty to one of two charges it was facing in the Christchurch District Court
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2018/guilty-plea-in-court-caseWhen using water together with potentially hazardous substances, there is the potential that a loss of pressure could lead to backflow, causing contaminants to enter the water source.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/irrigation/backflow-preventionThe Willows, at the end of Thompsons Road, off Old West Coast Road in West Melton, has been developed specifically for non-motorised recreation activities. This development was driven by us, along
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/regional-parks/waimakariri-river-regional-park/willowsWeed infestations in the upper Rakitata Awa (Rangitata River) are being controlled and the environment for native braided river birds improved, thanks to collaboration between government agencies
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/creating-a-weed-free-rakitata-awa-to-foster-biodiversityWe're developing river-specific revival strategies for braided rivers across our region. The strategies aim to: Pull together current plans and pathways for river revival across individual rivers
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/braided-rivers/braided-river-revival/braided-river-strategiesWe are carrying out a focused piece of work in the Ahuriri and Upper Waitaki area to support long-term improvements in water quality, protect wetland and biodiversity values, and uphold the cultural
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/upper-waitaki-water-zone/protecting-and-enhancing-the-ahuriri-and-upper-waitaki-catchmentA significant component of our biodiversity programme is on-the-ground projects in partnership with willing landowners, agencies, non-government organisations, rūnanga and others on private
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/our-biodiversity-work/biodiversity-project-effectiveness-programmeAn abundance of flora and fauna treasures were found at a recent Bioblitz, helping to create a snapshot of the area’s biodiversity. Held at Muriwai o Whata Coopers Lagoon, the event enjoyed a strong...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/selwyn-waihora/big-turnout-for-bioblitz-at-muriwai-o-whata