Across Waitaha Canterbury, flood protection and drainage works are carried out in 59 dedicated rating districts. These works are called scheme works. Learn how flood protection and drainage works
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/flood-protection-and-community-resilience/your-river-rating-district... many bales are removed on the last working day of the month. Environment Canterbury will continue to monitor the Spencerville site and the method of removal to ensure no adverse effects are generated...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/christchurch-west-melton/waste-bale-storage... and to the zone’s waterways. In the action plan, we have set out nine priorities to help us uphold the mana of our precious freshwater bodies, these include: working with rūnaka on five mahika kai targets...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/lower-waitaki/water-quality-the-top-priority-in-lower-waitakiMcIntoshs is a stretch of berm on the north bank of the Waimakariri River, on Ferry Road east of Kaiapoi Township. It’s a popular fishing and whitebaiting spot with a picnic area. A platform...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/regional-parks/waimakariri-river-regional-park/mcintoshs... a great group of rangers and other volunteers. “Planting a native tree is more than just putting something in the ground, it’s a way to connect with the area and our awa on a personal level,” said Brad...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/get-your-gloves-dirty-for-a-good-cause-this-winterThe Lower Waitaki South Coastal Canterbury zone is comprised of a number of significant areas of biodiversity interest including the Wainono Lagoon, the Lower Waitaki River and the Hakataramea Valley
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/nature-in-your-area/lower-waitaki-south-coastal-canterbury-zone-biodiversity... Wallaby Eradication Programme began, we joined forces with other local and central government agencies and began working in partnership with iwi, industry groups, farmers, landowners, and communities...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/collaboration-is-key-for-wallaby-control... Tuam Street, Christchurch 8011 or 75 Church Street, Timaru. If your complaint relates to dam safety and concerns imminent loss of life or significant injury, phone the New Zealand Police by ringing 111 immediately. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/building-consent-for-large-dams/building-consents-complaints-processEach 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/waimakariri-water-zone/waimakariri-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/upper-waitaki-water-zone/upper-waitaki-water-zone-progress-report