Our Youth Rōpū members are leading the way in building an inter-school enviro network for high school students in Christchurch. So far, Youth Rōpū members Amanda Kennedy and Shelby Allan have hosted...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/leading-the-way-in-building-a-canterbury-inter-school-enviro-network... end of Coutts Island Road. The re-opening The newly enhanced Bailes Island picnic area. Parks and forests team leader James Page, said he is looking forward to the Bailes Island area being re...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/waimakariri/bailes-island-picnic-area-enhancementFollowing a factory wastewater spill affecting Saltwater Creek in North Canterbury on 1 September 2023 we provided updates for the public, particularly whitebaiters, on water quality and whether local...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/waimakariri/discharge-to-waterway-saltwater-creek... conservation, and biodiversity. They act as connectors between farmers, iwi, industry groups, and other stakeholders – facilitating connection, collaborative problem-solving and knowledge sharing. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/meet-our-land-management-advisorsEach 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/orari-temuka-opihi-pareora-water-zone/orari-temuka-opihi-pareora-water-zone-progress-reportDogs are playing an important role in helping protect braided river birds along the Ashley River/Rakahuri, by sniffing out rats. The Norway rat is a major threat to precious bird species
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/smelling-a-rat-dogs-help-sniff-out-river-bird-threatsA five-year project aimed at restoring mahinga kai values to a significant awa/stream in Selwyn is moving from 'pens and paper' to 'doing'. The Whakaora Te Waikēkēwai project includes the construction...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/selwyn-waihora/wetland-project-for-te-waikekewaiwaikekewai-stream-reaches-design-phase... to the area. As well as 20,000 plants from the tōtara/mataī plant community, a walkway and shelter will be established in the site, which can be reached from the end of Neills Road, and runs parallel...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/selwyn-waihora/new-planting-sites-will-bring-back-a-piece-of-natural-canterbury... conditions in alpine headwaters Monitor river flow and rainfall data on our website. Follow flood warnings and updates on our Facebook page. View current hazards and navigation safety alerts for the Canterbury region ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/summer-safety-alert-beware-of-rising-river-levels-and-unpredictable-weather