To protect freshwater life in Waitarakao catchment, we first need to know what’s there—and recent mahi by scientists and local farmers has revealed some surprises.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/hidden-biodiversity-revealed-in-waitarakao-catchmentSomething’s not quite right in an urban waterway running through Hagley Park. In Addington Brook, Christchurch, a small oil discharge has been found, and we're asking the local community to check
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/christchurch-west-melton/tracing-the-source-of-a-hagley-park-oil-discharge-and-preventing-future-spillsIt’s going to take all of us to get on top of Aotearoa New Zealand’s pest wallaby problem—everyone has a role to play. The strength of this united approach is the focus of a new video, Toward Zero...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/towards-zero-uniting-for-wallaby-controlProtecting sources of community drinking water is of paramount importance. Hazards that affect source water can contaminate the entire drinking water supply and cause illness to those who consume
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-around-rivers-and-streams/drinking-water-protection-zones