On 21 March 2024, a “moderate adverse event” was declared in Canterbury, as El Niño conditions and a warming climate made their mark. Conditions are still very dry, with our monitoring showing record...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/record-low-water-levels-across-waitaha-canterburyEach 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/lower-waitaki-water-zone/lower-waitaki-south-coastal-canterbury-water-zone-progress-report... There is insufficient information to evaluate the increase in protected salmonid spawning sites. In Canterbury, protected salmonid spawning sites are primarily located in the headwater streams...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/measuring-cwms-progress/recreational-and-amenity-opportunitiesRubbish pits can present significant environmental risks if not properly located, constructed, or managed. This guidance outlines best practices for design, permitted use, and regulatory requirements
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-practices/managing-your-rubbish-pit... Reserve, Waitohi River and Dog Stream. A new development for recreation activities was opened in May 2019 at The Willows in West Melton. Lake and river access information, and the facilities available...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/measuring-cwms-progress-2021/recreational-and-amenity-opportunities-2021Long before the Waimakariri River became a source of food for Māori, a water supply for farmers and a recreational hotspot for the half-million people living on its borders
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/waimakariri/shifting-role-of-the-waimakariri-river... that the group could tap into. It was agreed that Hutchison Reserve/Woolshed Stream (a tributary of the Jed River) would be the initial project area. Tackling willows stump-on
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/hurunui-waiau/rejuvenating-the-jed-doing-better-for-the-next-generationEach 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/ashburton-water-zone/ashburton-water-zone-progress-reportWe’re delivering large-scale river and flood management projects to help vulnerable areas across Waitaha Canterbury become more resilient to the impacts of climate change. These projects are designed...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/flood-protection-and-community-resilience/building-flood-resilient-communities/river-projectsStay up to date with the Supreme Court decision on Cloud Oceans' water-bottling consent. Update 20 November 2023 Supreme Court decision on water-bottling consent The Supreme Court has dismissed Cloud
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/water-bottling-consent-decision-before-supreme-court