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Canterbury

Getting involved

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Volunteer, join or start a project

Searching for Inanga eggs, Canterbury. Photo: Sjaan Charteris.

Learn about volunteer opportunities and community conservation projects in Canterbury.

For teachers

Student from Twizel making predator trap. Photo: Kiersten Price.

Resources for teachers about conservation education in Canterbury, including field trips.

Events & awards

Girls competing in Canterbury/West Coast Rural Firefighters Challenge, 2009. Photo: Lizzy Sutcliffe.

Discover how you can get involved in Canterbury conservation events. Find out about regional conservation awards.

NZ Conservation Authority & boards

Members of Ohau Conservation Trust wilding pine control work day. Photo: K McKinley.

Find out about the Canterbury Conservation Board and get any information about the NZCA that is specific to Canterbury.

Consultations

Group discussion. Photo: Astrid van Meeuwen-Dijkgraaf.

Review Canterbury consultations.

Partnerships & donations

Volunteers contributing to conservation.

Find out about conservation partnerships relating to Canterbury.

Highlights:

LEARNZ virtual field trips

Find out how we brought Ō Tū Wharekai wetlands into schools across the country through our LEARNZ project.

Canterbury Conservation Management Strategy consultation

The draft Canterbury Conservation Management Strategy (CMS) is currently being developed. Public notification of the draft strategy is scheduled for Wednesday 26 June 2013.

 

Find out more

Learn more

Getting involved - all regions

Contacts

Canterbury Conservancy Office
Phone:      +64 3 371 3700
Email:   canterburyco@doc.govt.nz
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