Our coastal team can now tackle new areas of Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour for surveying and marine pest control , thanks to Kiwi tech company Boxfish Robotics and Earth Sciences NZ (formerly NIWA...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/meet-the-robot-protecting-ourThree innovative projects and exciting new environmental awards will be supported at the recommendation of the Waimakariri Water Zone Committee. The funding comes from our $50,000 allocation for water...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/waimakariri/funding-boost-for-waimakariri-environmental-projectsEcological data captured by Lincoln High School students during a field trip to Tārerekautuku Yarrs Lagoon will be used by Selwyn District Council and others to guide future management of the site
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/selwyn-waihora/year-13-students-embrace-in-the-field-learningWhether it’s an oil spill, a pollution event, a marine biosecurity incursion or affected wildlife, you may be surprised to know that our coast and harbours team have a response capability to coastal...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/responding-to-coastal-environment-incidentsStormwater is water that runs off our roofs, driveways, footpaths, roads, and gardens. On its journey to the drain, it picks up a heap of contaminants (pollution) and flows untreated into our rivers
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/mind-the-grate-reducing-stormwater-pollution-at-homeChristchurch City Council and Environment Canterbury responded to an incident earlier this month at a Blenheim Road business where liquid waste material was discharged to land where it could enter
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/possible-discharge-to-waterway-incident-in-christchurchEnvironment Canterbury received the decision of the Court of Appeal on its grant of consents for Cloud Ocean Water Limited and Rapaki Natural Resources Limited to carry out water bottling activities
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/environment-canterbury-receives-water-bottling-decision-from-court-of-appealPage originally published: 1 September 2021 Whitebait plays an important role in our ecosystem and in our culture, as a national delicacy. It is also an important traditional source of kai for Māori
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2021/new-regulations-for-whitebait-fishingEnvironment Canterbury has formally submitted (PDF file, 104KB) on the Government's Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Bill. The Environment Select Committee called for submissions
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2019/submission-on-climate-change-response-zero-carbon-amendment-billToday Environment Canterbury issued Cloud Ocean Water an abatement notice to stop taking water from its shallow well. Cloud Ocean Water, a commercial water bottling operation based in Belfast
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2018/cloud-ocean-water-issued-abatement-notice