G & G Coats has applied for resource consent to take and use water from the Lower Waiau River. Current status: A request for further information has been made and a hearing will be held after
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/g-and-g-coats-limitedThe Lower Waitaki South Coastal Canterbury zone is comprised of a number of significant areas of biodiversity interest including the Wainono Lagoon, the Lower Waitaki River and the Hakataramea Valley
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/nature-in-your-area/lower-waitaki-south-coastal-canterbury-zone-biodiversityOur wallaby programme leader, Brent Glentworth, recently spotted something much rarer and far more welcome than a wallaby on the loose—a matuku-hūrepo or Australasian Bittern. This native bird
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/secretive-bird-a-welcome-sign-in-waitarakaoWe are researching how Waitaha Canterbury farmers could be supported to reduce the environmental impacts of on-farm waste disposal. Survey responses from farmers will support
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/complete-our-farm-waste-survey-to-be-in-to-win-a-2k-native-plant-prize-pack... on the surrounding land, using invertebrate identification charts and logging their findings on iNaturalist and even tested their own wooden and harakeke (flax) watercrafts in a nearby stream. Working together to restore the environment...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/school-students-take-action-to-protect-te-repo-o-papatahora-wetland... We are transitioning from the name 'Templars Island' to the official spelling: 'Templers Island'. Along the south side of the Waimakariri River, Templers Island is a peaceful escape from city
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/regional-parks/waimakariri-river-regional-park/templars-islandRejuvenating the ecosystem health of Te Waihora and its catchment is a key focus for our work in the zone. We work with landowners, community, groups and other organisations to undertake
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/selwyn-waihora-zone/local-projects-and-priorities... Tahu. “This left the waterways or streams vulnerable as there was inadequate protection in place to manage the risk of sediment run-off during a large rainfall event, of which there have been several...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2017/coal-mine-fined-for-consent-breachesFereday Island Limited has applied to take and use water for electricity generation from Fereday Stream at or about 1031 North Rakaia Road, Southbridge. Current status: The decision
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/fereday-island-limited