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... an indication of the future population usually living in New Zealand's 16 regional council areas (regions) and 67 territorial authority areas. Three projections (low, medium, and high) incorporate different...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/regional-leadership/population/projections
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The use of synthetic nitrogen fertilisers on land is linked to lowered water quality in rivers, streams, and groundwater. This fertiliser use, and the more intensive land use it allows, needs...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-practices/synthetic-nitrogen-cap
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... to all rivers, streams, natural and artificial waterbodies and estuary environments to control exotic weeds within the Canterbury region. Decision: The decision of the Hearing Commissioners is to grant the applications has been released....
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2024/canterbury-regional-council
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..., is not dealt with correctly on your work site, it can flow untreated into our rivers and streams through roadside stormwater gutters and drains. Pollutants in our waterways can harm fish, eels, and other aquatic life. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/waste-and-hazardous-substances/industrial-pollution-prevention/pollution-prevention-in-construction
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... the stormwater drain. Ultimately, these contaminants end up washing into our rivers and waterways where they kill fish, insects, and plant life – ruining habitats. A polluted stream may never fully...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/stormwater/contamination-of-stormwater
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The Whakaora Te Waikēkēwai project was officially launched at an open day showcasing five restoration projects underway in the Te Waikēkēwai/Waikēkēwai Stream catchment. Whakaora Te Waikēkēwai...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/selwyn-waihora/a-golden-age-for-environmental-work-in-waikekewai-stream
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Grantlea Downs School students want Te Ahi Tarakihi to become a clean stream again. For the last 17 years, students at the school have been monitoring the health of this waterway and advocating for action to improve water quality. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/where-theres-life-theres-hope-planting-for-a-clean-stream
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https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/christchurch-west-melton-water-zone/local-projects-and-priorities/heathcote-riveropawaho-catchment
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... the mahi of the co-governance group and Whakaora Te Waihora programme and reflect on what makes Te Waihora so special. Restoring Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere is a living hāpua...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/te-waihora-co-governance-welcomes-marama-davidson
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https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/reducing-fertiliser-use-pays-for-itself
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