We manage weed infestations to protect our communities from flooding, enhance the natural character of waterways and support native plants and animals. Healthy waterways are central to a healthy...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/flood-protection-and-community-resilience/flood-protection-assets-and-activities/herbicide-use-for-weed-controlFind out more about the recipients of the Waitaha Action to Impact funding rounds over the past four years and what the successful applicants have done with the funding. The Waitaha Action to Impact
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/community-funding/waitaha-action-to-impact-fund/waitaha-action-to-impact-fund-projects-and-funding... drains and end up in our waterways - such as the Avon River, Heathcote River and the Avon Heathcote/Ihutai Estuary. Our staff began investigating these insidious pollutants after the issue was brought...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/christchurch-west-melton/blitzing-nurdles-and-other-microplastic-foesThe Christchurch West Melton zone extends from the northern parts of the Port Hills to the southern bank of the Waimakariri River.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/nature-in-your-area/christchurch-west-melton-zoneFind out about the various council committees and details relating to meeting dates, agendas and minutes, and terms of reference.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/about/your-council/our-team/our-council-meetings... Ward Canterbury Biosecurity Champions: Cr Nick Moody Whaka-Ora Healthy Harbour Governance Group (Whakaraupō Catchment Management Plan): Cr Andrea Davis Project Oversight Group – Pest Free Banks...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/final-council-meeting-of-the-year-prompts-robust-discussions... ecologists, biodiversity staff and river engineers were struck with this very problem at Taranaki Creek in the Waimakariri District. The creek flows into the Ashley River/Rakahuri Estuary and is an important through route for native species – it's also very prone to tidal flooding. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/fish-letterbox-a-gamechanger-for-fish-passage-in-local-waterway... of an estuary management tool. This is in addition to the $87,000 per year provided by Lyttelton Port Company to the Whaka-Ora Healthy Harbour programme. This funding would support expenditure over and above...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/busy-council-meeting-sees-annual-plan-adopted-and-decision-made-on-cbd-land