Three 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-projectsWe are leading the release of a report from Te Uru Kahika - Regional and Unitary Councils Aotearoa with a clear and urgent message: New Zealanders cannot afford to bear the future burden
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/urgent-call-for-150-million-to-protect-new-zealanders-from-floodsSince European settlement in Waitaha Canterbury, 90 per cent of our freshwater and natural wetlands and half of our coastal wetlands have been lost through human impact. From the mid-19th century
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/wetlands/canterbury-wetland-threats...📢 From 2026, new local leadership groups will replace the Water Zone Committees, building on their legacy of community collaboration.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/lower-waitaki-water-zone/lower-waitaki-south-coastal-canterbury-water-zone-committee...📢 From 2026, new local leadership groups will replace the Water Zone Committees, building on their legacy of community collaboration.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/upper-waitaki-water-zone/upper-waitaki-water-zone-committeeIf you are heading to the Waitaki and Mackenzie lakes over summer to enjoy a classic kiwi holiday experience then check you’re doing all you can to respect the environment during your trip. Simple
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/upper-waitaki-water-zone/love-our-lakesFarmers in Selwyn Waihora have faced challenging times over the past decade with tightening environmental regulations. Good progress is being made toward achieving better environmental outcomes
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-practices/reducing-nitrogen-loss/selwyn-waihoraPhoto credit: Christchurch City Council The State of Emergency in Banks Peninsula has now been lifted. While the extreme weather may have passed, we know many people now face a significant clean-up
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/cleaning-up-flood-damage-on-your-propertyFlooding and extreme weather events can cause extensive damage to farms and rural properties. This page gives practical guidance to support your response and recovery efforts to help you minimise
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-around-rivers-and-streams/farm-flood-recovery-and-clean-up