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The rules for activities in or around a wetland depend on the wetland type, the nature of the activity, and its intended purpose. Use this form to notify us at least 10 working days before you intend...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-around-rivers-and-streams/wetland-management/apply-for-a-permitted-activity-in-a-wetland
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... largest by land area, and second largest by population. It has 16 percent of the national roading network, but its significance appears to have been overlooked in the draft GPS.” The Council is deeply...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/keeping-the-wheels-moving-on-canterbury-transport-investment
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A day at Saltwater Creek in Waimakiriri District was an opportunity for local businesses, schools, catchment groups, water zone committee members, and our staff to connect, plant, and explore this special wetland area. Enviroschool connects students to the creek...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/waimakariri/saltwater-creek-becomes-outdoor-classroom-for-planting-day
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..., procurement, infrastructure and monitoring. Our metro strategies for Greater Christchurch and Timaru set targets aimed at improving public transport based on public suggestions and the work of our Public Transport Advisory Group. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/transport/public-transport-services
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https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/lower-waitaki/waitaki-valley-project-provides-biodiversity-and-cultural-opportunities
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Something’s not quite right in an urban waterway running through Hagley Park. In Addington Brook, Christchurch, a small oil discharge has been found, and we're asking the local community to check
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/christchurch-west-melton/tracing-the-source-of-a-hagley-park-oil-discharge-and-preventing-future-spills
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Seven local progressive environmental projects are to receive a combined total of $75,000 in funding from the Christchurch West Melton Water Zone Committee this year. We allocate funding annually
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/christchurch-west-melton/environmental-projects-see-funding-bump-for-christchurch-west-melton
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The Fish Habitat Fund in New Zealand helps protect native freshwater fish at risk from habitat loss and potential barriers. With a funding pool of $100,000 in 2024, it supports projects for habitat
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/our-biodiversity-work/freshwater-biodiversity-habitat-projects/fish-habitat-fund-reporting-2024-financial-year
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https://www.ecan.govt.nz/pest-search/saffron-thistle
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... 2023. Work on our next Annual Report has started and it will be produced later this year. Key achievements this quarter (January–March 2023) Working with others to shape our region 
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/how-are-we-tracking
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