Header image: Kakī/black stilt, photographer: Steve Attwood. After more than 20 years in the making, central government policy has set the direction for how we’re going to protect, and improve
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/stories/2023/from-our-deputy-chairThese 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... by thoroughly cleaning and decontaminating gear and vessels before entering any new waterway. How to prevent freshwater weed invasions If you’ve been in a lake, river, stream, or wetland and plan...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/help-stop-the-spread-of-freshwater-pestsNgā Whiwhinga Pūtea
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/annual-report/our-incomeNesting is underway for some of Canterbury’s special braided river birds and people can do their bit for nature by helping to keep them safe.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/help-protect-canterburys-braided-river-birds-this-spring...📢 From 2026, new local leadership groups will replace the Water Zone Committees, building on their legacy of community collaboration. The Selwyn Waihora Water Zone Committee is a joint committee
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/selwyn-waihora-zone/selwyn-waihora-water-zone-committeeMeridian Energy Limited proposes to replace existing water and discharge consents associated with the continued operation of the Waitaki Power Scheme. Current status: The application has been referred...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/meridian-energy-limitedKeep up to date with the resource consent applications from Genesis Energy for the Tekapo Hydroelectric Scheme. Current status: The Genesis application with us was withdrawn
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/proposals-of-public-interest/genesis-energy-tekapo-hydroelectric-scheme