Kirikōhatu is a family-friendly, accessible section of the Waimakariri River Regional Park. It offers easy walking tracks, river views and picnic spaces, making it a great spot for a short walk
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/regional-parks/waimakariri-river-regional-park/kirikohatuLarge ‘wilding’ willow trees are being removed along the main road to Lake Coleridge to protect a pristine local wetland and critical power infrastructure in a partnership between councils, local...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/willow-removal-near-lake-coleridge-protects-wetland-and-power-supplyWe're responsible for providing regional leadership in pest management in the Canterbury region. Our approach is driven primarily by our Canterbury Regional Pest Management Plan and the Biosecurity
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/canterbury-regional-pest-management-plan/pest-management-plan-reviewOur Harbourmaster’s Office and the Royal New Zealand Navy have joined forces in a year long trial to educate boaties about water safety. Over the summer, teams have been patrolling key
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/smooth-sailing-for-harbourmaster-and-navy-partnershipThe MyWay by Metro pilot has begun in earnest, with more than 150 people from across Timaru's community now taking part in eight weeks of systems testing. The pilot started last Monday, with 30
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2020/myway-by-metro-testing-underwayFlooding is Aotearoa New Zealand’s most frequent natural hazard – and it’s getting worse as our climate changes. Across Waitaha Canterbury, we’ve seen the impact first-hand: homes damaged, roads cut...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/a-summer-of-action-on-waitaha-canterburys-rivers-our-flood-protection-projects...Working for us gives our staff the opportunity to work for the good of the environment. We believe in looking after the health, financial, and individual wellbeing of our employees. We have a range...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/about/careers/working-hereFind out more about the recipients of the Waitaha Action to Impact funding rounds over the past four years and what the successful applicants have done with the funding. The Waitaha Action to Impact
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/community-funding/waitaha-action-to-impact-fund/waitaha-action-to-impact-fund-projects-and-fundingRead Waimakariri Water Zone Committee Chair Carolyne Latham's column on what's happening in the area.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/waimakariri/funding-boost-for-local-projects-and-the-launch-of-new-environmental-awardsCanterbury's regional parks offer endless possibilities when it comes to putting on events. There are over 250km of walking and mountain bike tracks along with large green spaces suitable for picnics
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/regional-parks/regional-parks-events