The Waitaha Canterbury region and its communities are subject to a wide range of natural hazards including flooding, earthquakes, liquefaction, tsunamis and coastal erosion. Ten Civil Defence
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/natural-hazardsWe are committed to helping our communities to understand and be resilient to natural hazards risk, including climate change, and we asked the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/climate-change/climate-change-in-canterbury/climate-change-projections-for-canterburyOur ecosystems are thriving in the face of climate change. Goal for 2050: By working in tandem with nature, climate risks are reduced and Waitaha/Canterbury’s environments and taonga species
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/climate-change/our-climate-action/climate-resilient-ecosystemsThe first stage of a major weed control project in Rakaia Gorge is progressing well, with some impressive gains in the first 12 months. The four-year operation will help protect native biodiversity
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/selwyn-waihora/a-successful-start-to-rakaia-gorge-weed-controlA project taking a deep dive into understanding the seabed and marine ecosystems around Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū/Banks Peninsula is underway. Iongairo is a collaborative partnership between papatipu
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/banks-peninsula/iongairo-partnership-makes-waves-in-mapping-the-seafloorAs summer approaches, many Canterbury farmers are preparing for crop residue burning – commonly called stubble burning. It’s an important part of arable farming, but it comes with responsibilities...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/check-its-all-right-before-you-light-plan-ahead-for-stubble-burningOur first Climate Action Plan was approved by the Council during a meeting on Wednesday 25 September. The plan outlines the regional council’s current and future response to climate change. You can
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/council-commits-to-holistic-climate-actionKirikōhatu, a new fully accessible park in Waimakariri River Regional Park, is opening this weekend. Featuring a 1.2km wheelchair-friendly loop track, river views and picnic spaces, it offers
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/kirikohatu-opens-as-the-waimakariri-river-regional-parks-first-fully-accessible-spaceThe Youth Rōpū brings together rangatahi aged 14–24 to shape environmental decisions, influence local projects, and take action across Waitaha. It’s an opportunity to build leadership skills, connect...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/youth-engagement-and-education/youth-ropuWe’re here to help community groups, rūnanga, and organisations take action for Waitaha Canterbury's environment. You can apply for contestable funding through our key funds or access other forms
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/community-funding