The Avon River/Ōtākaro flows through the heart of Christchurch, from its spring source in Avonhead to the Avon-Heathcote Estuary/Ihutai. Addington Brook, a key tributary, flows into the river
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/christchurch-west-melton-water-zone/local-projects-and-priorities/avon-riverotakaro... Waitaha Canterbury. Council Chair Craig Pauling welcomed the group in reo Māori before Toitū Waitaha – our waiata (song) – was sung. Everyone who would be working closely with the Rōpū was given...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/welcoming-our-2025-youth-ropuThe vision for Hurunui Waiau Uwha is to foster a thriving natural environment, healthy waterways and a prospering zone. We work with landowners, community, groups and other organisations to undertake...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/hurunui-waiau-uwha-water-zone/local-projects-and-prioritiesYour rates are used to carry out important work in your area. The work is organised into our three core services, agreed by the community through our Long-Term Plan. These three core services
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/long-term-plans/your-rates/how-your-rates-are-spentEach 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/christchurch-west-melton-water-zone/christchurch-west-melton-water-zone-progress-report...; The day was an opportunity for the community to discover the hidden treasures of the Te Moana River, hear the latest developments and connect with other local groups.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/te-moana-river-rally-well-supportedThe decision on the applications made by Fulton Hogan Limited to extend the existing quarry at Miners Road, Yaldhurst, has been released. The decision is to grant, subject to conditions.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2021/fulton-hogan-ltd-miners-road-extensionAs our urban areas grow, we are planning for better, more consistent public transport. Improved reliability, increased frequencies, and more extensive coverage. This will provide opportunities
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/transport/public-transport-services/transforming-public-transport..., mahi tahi/partnership and engagement he huringa āhaurangi/a changing climate he whenua ora/a living environment. “One of the pleasures of being on the Water Zone Committee is hearing from groups about...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/christchurch-west-melton/environmental-projects-see-funding-bump-for-christchurch-west-melton-2Waiau Toa Clarence River in northern Kaikōura - Image courtesy of Heath Melville. The Kaikōura Zone has many short, steep, hill-fed rivers, with the upper reaches of all waterways in the zone having...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/kaikoura-water-zone/local-projects-and-priorities-in-your-zone/waterways-in-kaikoura