Groundwater quality in the Lower Waihao region has declined and it's affecting community and private drinking water supplies.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/lower-waitaki-water-zone/lower-waihao-nitrate-reduction-projectCanterbury boasts over 60 per cent of Aotearoa/New Zealand's rare braided river systems, nurturing diverse ecosystems under threat from various factors. Find out how our projects improve habitats
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/our-biodiversity-work/braided-river-projectsThe Holidays Act 2003 sets out how payment for leave taken and final pay is to be calculated and paid. It is a complex piece of legislation that can be interpreted in several different ways
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/holidaysactremediationThe Rakaia River is one of New Zealand's largest braided rivers, and an outstanding feature of the Waitaha/Canterbury landscape. It is a vital habitat for indigenous birds and aquatic species
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/water-conservation-orders/rakaia-riverCentral government is advancing major reforms that will reshape local government and how we manage land, water, air, and the wider environment in Aotearoa New Zealand. We support changes
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/our-response-to-central-government-reformsDo you have freshwater crayfish in your drain? Lizards in your flax? Whitebait in your creek? There is a term for these treasures and the habitats that support them – in Māori, it is mahinga kai
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-plans-and-consenting/farm-environment-plans/mahinga-kaiLow water availability has wide-reaching repercussions. What are some of the key areas this might affect and how might this look if current conditions persist?
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/what-to-expect-when-canterbury-is-dry