Rangiora High School students learn about their local river the Ashley/Rakahuri and how we keep track of its health. Earlier this year, a Rangiora High School geography class asked us if we could help...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/a-new-generation-of-scientists-monitor-the-ashley-rakahuri-rivHoar frosts were no deterrent for local fencing contractors, Cleavers Excavations and Simon Butler Fencing, as they come close to finishing stage one of the wallaby exclusion fence in the Mackenzie
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/work-progresses-on-wallaby-exclusion-fenceA company has pleaded not guilty in court in relation to a discharge of ammonia to air. Polarcold Stores Limited pleaded not guilty to a charge it was facing in the Christchurch District Court
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2018/not-guilty-plea-in-court-caseDirector of Science Dr Tim Davie responds to recent Greenpeace nitrate testing in the Ashburton district. The well-known issue of elevated nitrate concentrations is a key driver for change
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/response-to-recent-greenpeace-nitrate-testing-in-ashburtonLast year the Hakatere / Ashburton River catchment made headlines for historic floods that damaged farms and infrastructure and even threatened Ashburton, but the lack of water in the Hakatere
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/changes-will-leave-more-water-in-the-hakatere-ashburton-riverCommunity concern about water quality and flooding issues initiated an investigation into the Carters Creek catchment. Carters Creek is a small stream that originates at springs near the Ashburton
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/ashburton-water-zone/action-on-the-ground/carters-creekUse this form if you would like to apply for one of the harbourmaster Authorisations below. Phone 0800 324 636 or email moorings@ecan.govt.nz for all enquiries. The information you provide with your
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/harbourmasters-office/recreational-boating/swing-moorings/swing-mooring-authorisation-har003We manage environmental regulation, protect communities from natural hazards, and maintain flood protection, land drainage, and erosion control infrastructure across Waitaha Canterbury. Our
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/flood-protection-and-community-resilienceAbout 200 trout and two-dozen tuna/eels have been relocated within Hororata’s Bealey Stream, as part of a wider project to protect the Nationally Critical Canterbury Mudfish/kōwaro. The brown trout...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/selwyn-waihora/innovative-electric-barrier-protects-mudfish-habitatOne of the most threatened braided river birds in Waitaha Canterbury is getting a lifeline thanks to a united push to protect its fragile braided river habitat. In a collaborative effort to protect
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/hurunui-waiau/turning-the-tide-for-tarapiroheblack-fronted-terns