Frews Contracting Ltd have applied to change conditions to alter the requirement to meet certain contaminant limits. Current status: The decision of the Hearing Commissioner to grant
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/frews-contracting-ltd..., but also a number of threatened plant and bird species. Members of the Orari River Protection Group have been clearing weeds from the area for a number of years, but this support will lend a helping...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/biodiversity-funding-helps-protect-gecko-habitatNitrate contamination in waterways is a concern for everyone in Waitaha Canterbury. Intensive land use, including agriculture, is a leading contributor to increasing nitrate concentrations
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/drinking-water/nitrate-in-waterwaysSoils are a fundamental part of all land-based ecosystems. They buffer and purify water, regulate optimum growing temperatures for diverse plant species, cycle nutrients, filter contaminants, provide
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/land/soil-healthWith heavy rain and rising river levels across Waitaha Canterbury, and the recent flood warnings issued for the Hurunui and Kaikōura districts; Environment Canterbury’s Flood Warning System steps
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/early-warning-enhancing-canterburys-flood-warning-system-2Find out how the Selwyn Waihora Water Zone Committee will be supporting improvements to local water quality and biodiversity this year. A shadehouse to help students grow plants, bug bags
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/selwyn-waihora/selwyn-waihoraThese case studies show how wilding pines are being controlled across Waitaha Canterbury in different landscapes and situations. They highlight real examples of control methods in action, what worked
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biosecurity/national-programmes/wilding-pine-programme/wilding-pine-control-in-action-case-studies..., groups and organisations to talk about the new additions, and how we see that number growing in future,” Cr Southworth said. Environmental impact “While we're working away at the electrification of our...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/celebrating-the-acceleration-into-an-electric-bus-future... organisms like Sabella. This pest can damage boats and smother native species, disrupting ecosystems and marine industries. We are currently working to contain Sabella within the inner harbour and reduce...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/meet-the-robot-protecting-our