Waitaha Canterbury is the largest region in Aotearoa New Zealand and has an abundance of beautiful waterways, from coastal areas to braided rivers and inland lakes. Whether you're jet skiing, kayaking...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/harbourmasters-office/recreational-boatingWaitaha Canterbury’s harbours are busy places. Large ships can’t stop quickly, and small boats are hard to see — a dangerous mix that can lead to disaster in seconds. Staying clear of big
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/be-a-smart-skipper-and-keep-your-distanceAbout 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-habitatWe manage 59 river and drainage schemes from Kaikōura to Waitaki. The flood protection and drainage assets in these schemes are valued at $850 million (2024). The bylaw helps us to protect
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/flood-protection-and-community-resilience/permissions-to-work-near-flood-protection-assets/managing-flood-protection-and-drainageOur coastal team can now tackle new areas of Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour for surveying and marine pest control , thanks to Kiwi tech company Boxfish Robotics and Earth Sciences NZ (formerly NIWA...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/meet-the-robot-protecting-ourToxic algae (also called cyanobacteria) are a naturally occurring algae with the potential to bloom, producing toxins that can harm or even kill dogs, people and other animals. When conditions
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/swimming-water-quality/toxic-algaeRakahuri Ashley River has been transformed from one choked with weeds to one that is safer and more resilient. Thanks to central government funding, we’ve been able to reclaim weed-infested riverbeds...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/ashley-rakahuri-weed-control-reclaims-more-than-just-riverbedMaking sure your bore is in good working order and protected from contaminants is crucial to protecting your family and those living on your property from sickness. A study published in April 2025
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/have-you-checked-your-bore-latelyRecently, we've been spotting chemically-treated pallets and other treated timber in burn piles on properties across Waitaha/Canterbury. Burning chemically-treated timber, painted wood, MDF, plywood
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/treated-wood-if-in-doubt-leave-it-out-of-the-burn-pileAir pollution comes from both natural and human-made sources. The contaminant of most concern to human health in Waitaha/Canterbury is particulate matter (PM). What is particulate matter? PM
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/air/ambient-air-quality