...‘In with skinks, geckos and black-fronted terns - out with rats, stoats and deer’ is the motto of this round of Action Plan funding for the Hurunui Waiau Uwha Water Zone. We're partnering...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/were-backing-biodiversity-in-hurunui... are subsiding faster than before the earthquakes. The greatest subsidence is happening around the edges of Ihutai Avon Heathcote Estuary, at Bexley, South New Brighton and Southshore, and Sumner, Redcliffs...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/new-study-sheds-light-on-sea-level-rise-in-christchurchThe Ōrāri Temuka Ōpihi Pareora zone is distinctive due to its intricate system of braided river networks and gorges, which provide varied ecosystems for a number of indigenous flora and fauna. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/nature-in-your-area/orari-opihi-pareora-zone-biodiversityCrate Day might ritualistically mark the beginning of summer for many Cantabrians, but it’s also one of the most vulnerable times of the year for some of the world’s rarest birds — and they’re nesting...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/give-chicks-a-chance-this-crate-dayEach of Waitaha/Canterbury’s water zone committees has an action plan which outlines how they will work with the community to deliver their aspirations for freshwater as outlined in the Canterbury
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/orari-temuka-opihi-pareora-water-zone/orari-temuka-opihi-pareora-water-zone-committee-action-plan-2021-2024Our community projects and partnership programmes enhance community organisations’ capabilities, delivering environment-focused projects with mana whenua and the community through education
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/our-biodiversity-work/community-and-partnership-projectsWaitarakao is a special place for mana whenua, local people and visitors. Together with our partners we’ve made a plan to restore the health of the lagoon and wider catchment. Learn about actions
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/orari-temuka-opihi-pareora-water-zone/our-waitarakao... sooner and minimise harm to the marine environment. Let’s all play our part this summer: refuel right, boat safely, and help keep our waterways healthy for everyone to enjoy. Learn more about good boat maintenance practices...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/refuel-right-prevent-fuel-spills-and-protect-canterburys-waterways-this-summerThe Whakaora Te Waikēkēwai constructed wetland project, Te Repo o Papatahora, celebrates a key milestone as ground is broken this month. Te Taumutu Rūnanga invited whānau, Whakaora Te Waikēkēwai...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/ground-to-be-broken-on-te-repo-o-papatahora-wetland-project