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Waste and hazardous substance management
We are required under the Resource Management Act 1991 to manage the discharge of contaminants to the environment and to investigate land for the purpose of identifying and monitoring
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Turning the tide for tarapirohe/black-fronted terns
One of the most threatened braided river birds in Waitaha Canterbury is getting a lifeline thanks to a united push to protect its fragile braided river habitat. In a collaborative effort to protect
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/hurunui-waiau/turning-the-tide-for-tarapiroheblack-fronted-terns -
Pollution prevention on-site
Follow best practice advice for cleaning up your worksite and disposing of trade waste to help protect our waterways and avoid fines. If trade waste, like chemicals, concrete wash and paint
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/waste-and-hazardous-substances/industrial-pollution-prevention/pollution-prevention-in-construction -
Media reports and strategies
View our latest reports and strategies. For further information, search using our document library.
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Help protect Canterbury’s braided river birds this spring
Nesting is underway for some of Canterbury’s special braided river birds and people can do their bit for nature by helping to keep them safe.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/help-protect-canterburys-braided-river-birds-this-spring -
Current waste issues
We're researching several categories of waste that affect Canterbury and have national relevance, including end-of-life tyres, coal tar, and treated timber.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/waste-and-hazardous-substances/current-waste-issues -
New study identifies why saltwater is increasing in the Kaiapoi River
Photo credit: Waimakariri District Council A new study by Earth Sciences NZ has found that low Waimakariri River flows, high tides, dredging, and sea-level rise are driving more frequent saltwater
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/new-study-identifies-why-saltwater-is-increasing-in-the-kaiapoi-river -
Biosecurity on your farm
Learn how to manage animal and plant pests on your land, including controlling the spread of nassella tussock in Canterbury. Discover on-farm biosecurity measures to protect your property from pests
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/biosecurity-on-your-farm