We’re delivering large-scale river and flood management projects to help vulnerable areas across Waitaha Canterbury become more resilient to the impacts of climate change. These projects are designed...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/flood-protection-and-community-resilience/building-flood-resilient-communities/river-projects... Committee approved the funding of $9000, one third of the total cost of the planting project, through its Immediate Steps programme, which supports on-the-ground actions to protect wetlands, springs, coastal...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/native-planting-boosts-orari-springwater-creekLast month, 11 of our Councillors visited Kaikōura on a three-day field trip to see first-hand the mahi underway to enhance biosecurity and biodiversity, conserve and regenerate soil in hill country
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/canterbury-councillors-take-kaikouraMeet the current members of the Youth Rōpū, all people aged 14-24 who are enthusiastic about the environment, civics and empowering young people across Canterbury/Waitaha.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/youth-engagement-and-education/youth-ropu/youth-ropu-members... to end by encouraging folks in the zone to consider if they have a biodiversity protection or restoration project (private or public land) that could do with funding support. It is always great to see...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/lower-waitaki/new-lower-waitaki-chair-keen-to-continue-good-workBefore the irrigation season arrives, it’s important to make sure your irrigation equipment is operating efficiently. It may also be a requirement of your consent to show you have done this during
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/be-a-smart-irrigator-this-seasonIf you live in an area that does not have a reticulated sewer system, you will need to have an onsite wastewater management system (OWMS) on your property. Onsite wastewater management systems
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/wastewater/onsite-wastewater-management-systems-owms