With 2025 now in full swing, the summer break may already be feeling like a distant memory. I do hope you found time to rest, unwind, and pack in some quality time with friends and whānau.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/stories/2025/from-chair-gearing-up-for-the-annual-plan..., and environmental protection. The results were shared with our Regional Delivery Committee this week. “The Upper Waitaki catchment is a particularly special area – treasured by many for its outstanding...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/annual-water-quality-results-continue-to-guide-action-in-upper-waitakiRegional planning in Waitaha Canterbury has evolved over more than three decades. This page shows how our plans have changed over time — and how we’re adapting to new national direction, community...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/a-history-of-environmental-planningEndangered fish live in creeks and streams all over Waitaha/Canterbury. We caught up with experts at a Fish Celebration Day organised by a local catchment group to find out what's being done to protect them in the Upper Waitaki catchment. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/celebrating-the-lowland-longjaw-galaxid... similar initiatives, and staff recommendations for next steps for the Council to consider. The notice of motion passed, and the staff advice will be presented to the Audit and Risk Committee in May...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/council-agrees-public-transport-private-revenue-ratio-targetsFarmers and rural professionals in the Mackenzie Basin came together to talk through strategies for dealing with the challenges of extreme weather in Ōmarama in April.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/farmer-workshop-in-omarama-focuses-on-coping-with-dry-autumn-conditionsWhite campervans, colourful combis and lakeside tents – this is the scene of summer around the lakes of the Mackenzie and Waitaki districts in Canterbury. But is all this happening responsibly...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/love-our-lakes-how-to-be-a-happy-camper-around-our-lakes... that help deliver CWMS Action Plans across the region. Previously, funding was awarded by the former water zone committees, however it will be fully contestable for the 2025/26 year. Note: This is a transitional year as we look to establish local leadership groups. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/community-funding/cwms-action-plan-fund-formerly-administered-by-the-water-zone-committeesMembers of the public are welcome to attend all council and committee meetings unless there is a reason to consider some items ‘in committee’. If you wish to speak at a meeting, please contact...
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