As part of Biosecurity Week (21–27 July), we’re celebrating the people and groups across Waitaha Canterbury working hard to protect and restore our unique biodiversity. Whether it’s removing invasive...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/community-champions-leading-the-way-for-biosecurity-weekEach of Waitaha/Canterbury’s water zone committees has an action plan which outlines how they will work with the community to deliver their aspirations for freshwater as outlined in the Canterbury
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/hurunui-waiau-uwha-water-zone/hurunui-waiau-uwha-water-zone-committee-action-plan-2021-2024Each of Waitaha/Canterbury’s water zone committees has an action plan which outlines how they will work with the community to deliver their aspirations for freshwater as outlined in the Canterbury
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/kaikoura-water-zone/kaikoura-water-zone-committee-action-planActing general manager of operations Leigh Griffiths, shares her thoughts on the future of flood protection in Waitaha Canterbury.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/co-investment-critical-to-the-future-of-flood-protectionMarine pests pose a serious risk to the coastal waters of Waitaha Canterbury. They spread rapidly, outcompete native species, alter marine habitats, and can harm mahinga kai, recreation, and marine
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biosecurity/preventing-the-spread-of-pests/marine-pestsWe run extensive control operations for karoro (southern black-backed gull) on braided rivers to safeguard endangered bird species and prevent E. coli contamination in popular swimming spots.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/braided-rivers/braided-river-threats/southern-black-backed-gullkaroro-controlBefore the irrigation season arrives, it’s important to make sure your irrigation equipment is operating efficiently. It may also be a requirement of your consent to show you have done this during
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/be-a-smart-irrigator-this-seasonWe invite you to share your views on our joint application to introduce two biological control agents to manage Darwin’s barberry (Berberis darwinii), an invasive woody shrub. We applied, on behalf
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/help-us-combat-darwins-barberry-using-biological-controls