Early results from a catch cropping trial in the Upper Waitaki show promising reductions in soil nitrogen following winter grazing, with researchers reporting strong crop yields and nutrient uptake
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/upper-waitaki-catch-cropping-trial-shows-early-nitrogen-reduction-resultsFrom bees to trees, recycling to restoration, this year’s Enviroschools celebration brought together creative and passionate young environmental leaders from across Waitaha Canterbury.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/enviroschools-celebration-2025-canterbury-students-lead-the-way-in-sustainability-and-actionWater users have access to a fuller, more accurate picture of the Hakatere/Ashburton River and tributary flows thanks to an increase in the number of monitoring stations in the catchment. Over
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/ashburton/new-monitoring-sites-give-clearer-view-of-hakatereashburton-riverFeature image: This photo, taken on 26 March 2021, shows discharge from Alliance Smithfield meat plant entering the marine environment off the coast of Waitarakao Washdyke Lagoon. Alliance
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/meatworks-sentenced-to-pay-57000-for-discharge-to-land-and-marine-areaGiven the high level of public interest in quarrying in Canterbury, we thought we’d provide a page where we will post updates related to quarrying consents. We will update this regularly. Information...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2019/quarry-updatesDisposing of waste responsibly helps protect our land and waterways. Below is a quick guide to the disposal of cleanfill and tyre waste, what facilities do and don’t accept, when documentation
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/waste-and-hazardous-substances/managing-wasteGroundwater quality in the Lower Waihao region has declined and it's affecting community and private drinking water supplies.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/lower-waitaki-water-zone/lower-waihao-nitrate-reduction-projectWe have started the process of opening Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere to the sea. Machinery is onsite and a sea connection will be made as soon as sea conditions allow in coming days. Te Waihora/Lake
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/selwyn-waihora/te-waihoralake-ellesmere-openingMotu Move, Aotearoa New Zealand’s National Ticketing Solution, has launched in Greater Christchurch. Residents and visitors can now pay for Metro bus and ferry services using contactless credit/debit...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/christchurch-west-melton/motu-move-rolls-out-in-greater-christchurch