Plan Change 8 (PC8) proposes changes to how water can be used and managed in Canterbury. This includes enabling changes to some existing water consents, supporting wetland construction, and removing
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/canterbury-land-and-water-regional-plan/change-8Early results from a catch cropping trial in the Upper Waitaki show promising reductions in soil nitrogen following winter grazing, with researchers reporting strong crop yields and nutrient uptake...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/upper-waitaki-catch-cropping-trial-shows-early-nitrogen-reduction-resultsEach 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/selwyn-waihora-zone/selwyn-waihora-water-zone-progress-reportEstablishing aquatic habitats and augmenting stream flow in the Selwyn water zone.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/selwyn-waihora-zone/local-projects-and-priorities/the-broadacres-target-stream-augmentation-projectWe've recently completed the first phase of a targeted willow control programme across more than 270 hectares in the Upper Waitaki region, where willow trees have impacted water flow and freshwater...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/targeted-willow-control-in-ahuriri-catchmentUrban form describes the physical characteristics that make up built-up areas, including the shape, size, density and configuration of settlements. It includes the areas where people live and work
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/urban-development/urban-formFarmers 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-waihoraIn search of innovative environmental projects to improve freshwater outcomes, the Kaikōura Water Zone Committee ventured to the Hurunui to hear from locals trialling new solutions to pressing water...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/kaikoura/kaikoura-committee-looks-to-local-leaders-for-inspirationFind out more about the recipients of the Waitaha Action to Impact funding rounds over the past four years and what the successful applicants have done with the funding. The Waitaha Action to Impact
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/community-funding/waitaha-action-to-impact-fund/projects-funded-by-the-waitaha-action-to-impact-fundThe Canterbury Regional Council has agreed to its committee structure for the next three years, setting in place the governance oversight and reporting for Environment Canterbury’s work. Chair Peter...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2022/new-committee-structure-to-oversee-regional-council-work