Sediment traps, which help reduce erosion and run-off into waterways, can now be installed on farms as part of a catchment-wide consent process in the Kakahu River catchment, near Geraldine
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/easier-process-for-installing-sediment-traps-to-protect-kakahu-riverTamariki (children) from two Rangiora preschools are restoring their local stream, with help from Enviroschools and Waimakariri District Council (WDC). After a storm in 2024 knocked down trees
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/preschoolers-take-initiative-to-save-local-eelsAround this time of year, we get many calls complaining about smoky or smelly outdoor fires. To avoid complaints from your neighbours and a visit from one of our incident response officers, get
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/burning-outdoorsWith heavy rain and rising river levels across Waitaha Canterbury, and the recent flood warnings issued for the Hurunui and Kaikōura districts; Environment Canterbury’s Flood Warning System steps
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/early-warning-enhancing-canterburys-flood-warning-system-2Sitting across the boundary of the Pacific and Australian tectonic plates makes Waitaha/Canterbury an active landscape. We map earthquake faults and where land may be susceptible to liquefaction.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/natural-hazards/earthquakesFinal update 18 February 2026 Environment Canterbury is investigating a wastewater discharge into Te Waipapa Diamond Harbour from a damaged Christchurch City Council (CCC) sewerage pipe on Saturday 7
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/environment-canterbury-on-site-at-wastewater-discharge-into-diamond-harbour-te-waipapaNitrate contamination in waterways is a concern for everyone in Waitaha Canterbury. Intensive land use, including agriculture, is a leading contributor to increasing nitrate concentrations
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/drinking-water/nitrate-in-waterwaysSouth Taranaki farmer Trish Rankin will be hosting waste minimisation workshops for farmers in Ellesmere, Waimakariri, Christchurch and Geraldine between 16-19 June. The day Trish bought a dairy farm
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/rural-leader-on-a-mission-to-help-farmers-minimise-waste