... species. It also provides recreational opportunities and delivers social, cultural, health and economic benefits to local people. We know from the work the Ashburton water zone committee has done...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/ashburton/hakatereashburton-river-consents-review... in Waimate. In 2025, Waimate recorded some higher winter particulate concentrations, particularly in July. The evaluation found these were likely linked to lower average wind speeds, especially from...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/waimate-air-quality-improving-updated-analysis-confirms... into the headwaters of the Waimakariri River,” McCracken said. “After this, it can take up to 24 hours for the water levels to rise in the lower reaches of the river – and this can be a surprise...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2019/hot-canterbury-weather-can-create-high-river-levels... of the Regional Delivery Committee to review a Q2 performance summary (covering October to December 2025), including highlights such as increased public bus patronage and new predictive water quality monitoring...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/council-performance-highlights-from-late-2025... environmental limits and establishing freshwater planning frameworks for catchments in the region. Our submission (PDF file, 1.02MB) was lodged with the Environment Committee on 26 January. It will be presented at the 15 February Council meeting. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/advocating-for-stronger-direction-on-environmental-protection-and-local-voice... track changes over time — showing whether water quality is improving, declining, or staying stable. For example, if your stream is too warm, planting shade vegetation along the banks can help lower...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/drinking-water/book-a-stream-health-monitoring-assessment-kitWhakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour and its surrounding bays are treasured by many different people, including mana whenua Ngāti Wheke, residents and visitors. The harbour was once known for its great
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/community-and-partnership-key-to-restoring-whakaraupolyttelton-harbourPhoto credit: Peter Langlands - Wild Capture The Australasian bittern/matuku-hūrepo is one of our most fascinating birds, and unfortunately, one of our most endangered. It’s estimated
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/backing-the-bittern-the-bird-on-the-brinkThe Waipara River has undergone a transformative journey, enhancing flood protection and biodiversity. Find out more about this innovative climate-resilience project. The Waipara River has long been
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/waipara-river-restoration-brings-extensive-benefits... the Regional Transport Committee, which prepares the Canterbury Regional Land Transport Plan to set the direction for transport in Canterbury. Resilience and sustainability are a key focus
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