... about the best ways to deal with waste and soil removal and disposal, in an environmentally friendly and cost-effective way as possible. The clean-up will require independent specialist advice...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2020/helping-clean-up-after-the-ohau-village-fireInvasive weeds threaten native biodiversity, urban gardens, and agriculture productivity. Get involved—learn how to identify, dispose of them, and prevent their spread. Weeds are unwanted plants
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biosecurity/working-with-the-community/busting-weeds-in-your-backyardIf you are heading to the Waitaki and Mackenzie lakes over summer to enjoy a classic kiwi holiday experience then check you’re doing all you can to respect the environment during your trip. Simple
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/upper-waitaki-water-zone/love-our-lakesFollow best practice advice for cleaning up your worksite and disposing of trade waste to help protect our waterways and avoid fines. If trade waste, like chemicals, concrete wash and paint...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/waste-and-hazardous-substances/industrial-pollution-prevention/pollution-prevention-in-constructionOur communities are adaptive and resilient to climate change impacts. Goal for 2050: Waitaha/Canterbury’s communities understand climate risks and are empowered by equitable local adaptation planning...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/climate-change/our-climate-action/adaptive-resilient-communitiesOn-farm composting is increasingly being adopted as a practical solution – particularly for managing animal mortalities – and offers both operational and environmental benefits. Learn about
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-practices/managing-on-farm-compost.... Update 47: June 2025 Removal of tyre stockpile waste finished Removal of the tyre stockpile waste at 122 Racecourse Road was completed in June, ahead of schedule. Work included the full removal...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2018/amberley-tyre-fire-clean-up-progressGood boat maintenance practices, which will help you to protect yourself, other water users and the environment.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/harbourmasters-office/recreational-boating/good-boat-maintenance-practicesCommissioners Cindy Robinson and Dr Brent Cowie have granted consent to intermittently discharge treated waste water to the lower Waimakiriri River.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2014/silver-fern-farms-limitedProtecting sources of community drinking water is of paramount importance. Hazards that affect source water can contaminate the entire drinking water supply and cause illness to those who consume
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-around-rivers-and-streams/drinking-water-protection-zones