...‘In with skinks, geckos and black-fronted terns - out with rats, stoats and deer’ is the motto of this round of Action Plan funding for the Hurunui Waiau Uwha Water Zone. We're partnering...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/were-backing-biodiversity-in-hurunuiThe inaugural Whakaraupō Moana programme, an immersive multi-day learning experience for secondary and tertiary ākonga/students, proved an empowering opportunity for young guardians of our natural
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/new-programme-cultivates-next-gen-guardians-of-our-environmentIf you see smoke or pollution from a fire, report it — it could harm your health and others. During recent smoke and fire events in Waitaha/Canterbury, we received multiple reports through our 24-hour...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/reporting-nuisance-smokeTwo years into the ten year Upper Waimakariri River Weed Control Strategy, promising strides are being made towards realising a weed-free braided river network with flourishing native plants
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/waimakariri/partnership-safeguards-significant-braided-river-ecosystem-in-the-upper-waimakaririAbout 200 trout and two-dozen tuna/eels have been relocated within Hororata’s Bealey Stream, as part of a wider project to protect the Nationally Critical Canterbury Mudfish/kōwaro. The brown trout...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/selwyn-waihora/innovative-electric-barrier-protects-mudfish-habitatCoastal water quality in Waitaha Canterbury is generally high. In some areas, activities like land development and contaminant discharges have reduced water quality in the coastal marine area. Coastal...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/coastal-environment/tracking-coastal-water-qualityOne of our most respected scientists has received national recognition for decades of dedication to Aotearoa New Zealand’s freshwater ecosystems. Dr Adrian Meredith, principal scientist for water
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/canterbury-scientist-makes-history-with-national-medalFollowing Council support for public transport drivers across Canterbury to receive the 2021 Living Wage, we are pleased to announce that we have concluded Living Wage discussions with all contracted
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2021/all-canterbury-public-transport-drivers-to-receive-the-2021-living-wageThe coastal environment in Waitaha/Canterbury is ecologically abundant and diverse, with a broad range of habitats. It includes reef systems, a submarine canyon, muddy and sandy harbours, rocky shore
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/biodiversity/marineAs the largest region in the country, Canterbury forms a significant part of New Zealand’s unique network of biodiversity. Working with landowners and the community, our biodiversity programme focuses...
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