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Update: Investigation Ongoing Into Heathcote River/Ōpāwaho Suspected Discharge Incident

Tuesday, 7 March 2023, 4:06 pm | Environment Canterbury

The investigation into the suspected discharge incident in the Heathcote River/Ōpāwaho is continuing. Christchurch West Melton zone delivery lead Nathan Dougherty said the incident is a high priority, with several staff working hard on it. "We ... More >>

Update: Investigation Ongoing Into Heathcote River/Ōpāwaho Suspected Discharge Incident

Friday, 3 March 2023, 2:06 pm | Environment Canterbury

Environment Canterbury and Christchurch City Council are continuing to investigate after around 300 dead fish were discovered in the Heathcote River/Ōpāwaho. Christchurch West Melton zone delivery lead Nathan Dougherty said the investigation team is requesting ... More >>

Areas Of Heathcote River/Ōpāwaho Should Be Avoided After A Suspected Discharge Incident

Thursday, 2 March 2023, 8:18 pm | Environment Canterbury

A large number of dead fish were found in Heathcote River/Ōpāwaho today. We suspect their deaths were caused by a discharge incident but don’t yet know the source of the discharge. Environment Canterbury and Christchurch City Council are investigating ... More >>

Community Feedback Now Open On Draft Annual Plan

Monday, 27 February 2023, 11:18 am | Environment Canterbury

The Canterbury Regional Council's draft Annual Plan 2023/24 can now be viewed , with feedback open until 3 April.   The plan sets out how much we will need in rates from the region's ratepayers. It also details what work is planned during ... More >>

Advocating For Stronger Direction On Environmental Protection And Local Voice

Wednesday, 15 February 2023, 2:09 pm | Environment Canterbury

Changes are needed to draft legislation to replace the Resource Management Act to deliver better environmental protection and empower local voice. That’s the underlying theme of our submission on the Natural and Built Environments Bill and the Spatial ... More >>

Driving Real Change: 20% Of Metro's Bus Fleet Now Zero-emission

Tuesday, 20 December 2022, 10:48 am | Environment Canterbury

The streets of Greater Christchurch are a little quieter, and a lot greener, with 16 new electric buses rolling out onto our roads from this week. The new vehicles join a further 28 electric vehicles added to the fleet in the last two years, which ... More >>

New Committee Structure To Oversee Regional Council Work

Wednesday, 14 December 2022, 6:03 pm | Environment Canterbury

The Canterbury Regional Council has agreed its committee structure for the next three years, setting in place the governance oversight and reporting for Environment Canterbury’s work.  Chair Peter Scott said the aim was to match the new ... More >>

Environment Canterbury Welcomes Announcement Of Agreement For Bus Drivers

Monday, 12 December 2022, 6:20 pm | Environment Canterbury

Environment Canterbury welcomes the announcement of an upcoming sector agreement for bus drivers by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and the Minister of Immigration Michael Wood. Chair of the regional council (Environment Canterbury) Peter Scott ... More >>

Canterbury Mayoral Forum Deeply Disappointed At Inadequate Submission Timeframe For Resource Management Legislation

Monday, 5 December 2022, 9:32 am | Environment Canterbury

The Canterbury Mayoral Forum wrote to Parliament’s Environment Committee earlier this week to express its deep concern and disappointment with the inadequate timeframe to provide submissions on the Natural and Built Environment Bill and the Spatial ... More >>

Canterbury Mayoral Forum Congratulates Its New Chair

Monday, 28 November 2022, 3:36 pm | Environment Canterbury

The Canterbury Mayoral Forum has selected Nigel Bowen as its chair for this local government term, having met for the first time this triennium on Friday 25 November. “I would like to thank members for appointing me to this important regional leadership ... More >>

On-demand Service To Replace Timaru Link Bus

Tuesday, 22 November 2022, 1:05 pm | Environment Canterbury

Having seen most of its passengers shift to using Timaru's popular on-demand public transport service MyWay by Metro, the Timaru Link will run its last loop in February 2023. General Manager Public Transport, Stewart Gibbon, said Environment Canterbury ... More >>

Planning Is Paramount With New Intensive Winter Grazing Rules

Friday, 4 November 2022, 11:50 am | Environment Canterbury

An intensive winter grazing management plan is the key for farmers to make sure they are getting the best environmental outcome with a high-risk activity. On 1 November, new intensive winter grazing rules came into force as part of the Government’s ... More >>

Councillors Elect Peter Scott As Chair For New Term

Thursday, 27 October 2022, 3:44 pm | Environment Canterbury

Environment Canterbury’s Councillors have appointed South Canterbury/Ōtuhituhi Councillor Peter Scott as Chair for the next three years.    Cr Scott, pictured below, and Christchurch West/Ōpuna Councillor Craig Pauling were ... More >>

Major Disruptions To Metro Bus Services On Thursday 27 October

Wednesday, 26 October 2022, 10:24 am | Environment Canterbury

Environment Canterbury advises there will be major disruptions to Greater Christchurch public bus services on Thursday 27 October from 9am to 3pm while the Amalgamated Workers Union NZ (AWUNZ) holds a stop-work meeting. Drivers from both bus operators ... More >>

Environment Canterbury First On Board To Deliver New Zealand’s New Way To Pay On The Bus

Friday, 21 October 2022, 11:01 am | Environment Canterbury

Canterbury has been announced as the first region to roll out a new way of paying for public transport anywhere in New Zealand – making it easier for locals and tourists alike to hop on and off buses and ferries wherever they are in the country. ... More >>

Canterbury Public Bus Drivers Receive Wage Increase

Friday, 21 October 2022, 9:34 am | Environment Canterbury

Environment Canterbury is pleased to announce a wage increase for public bus drivers across Canterbury following discussions with operators and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. Earlier this week contract variations were formalised to increase Go Bus ... More >>

Final Results Confirm Eight New Councillors For Environment Canterbury Council

Friday, 14 October 2022, 6:22 pm | Environment Canterbury

Final election results confirm the new Environment Canterbury Council will have an even split of new and returning councillors. The results released today (Friday 14 October) reveal there will be eight new councillors on the Council along with ... More >>

Progress Election Results Released

Saturday, 8 October 2022, 7:04 pm | Environment Canterbury

Electoral Officer Anthony Morton has released progress election results for the Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury). “There are still some ordinary votes to count as well as the special votes, so these results are not final and may ... More >>

Fun Day To Launch Pump Track, Drag Strip In McLeans Forest

Wednesday, 28 September 2022, 6:17 pm | Environment Canterbury

On Sunday 2 October, Environment Canterbury will officially open the new pump track and drag strip at McLeans Forest. The launch day will include bike races, prizes, track demonstrations and a sausage sizzle. Parks and Forests Manager Chuck Dowdell ... More >>

Water Bottling Decision Will Not Be Appealed

Monday, 15 August 2022, 3:26 pm | Environment Canterbury

Environment Canterbury has decided it will not seek leave to appeal the recent decision of the Court of Appeal on its grant of consents for Cloud Ocean Water Limited and Rapaki Natural Resources Limited to carry out water bottling activities at plants ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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