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Not long to go for feedback on proposed plan changes
Monday, 19 August 2019, 4:00 pm | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury has reminded all Cantabrians, and particularly those living in South Canterbury and Waimakariri, that there is now less than a month to lodge submissions to Plan Change 7 to the Land & Water Regional Plan (LWRP) and Plan ... More >>
Waimakariri Flood Protection Project set for completion
Wednesday, 14 August 2019, 2:42 pm | Environment Canterbury
Canterbury will be better equipped to deal with a major flood event following the completion of the Waimakariri Flood Protection Project. More >>
Rail freight takes pressure off roads
Wednesday, 14 August 2019, 2:40 pm | Environment Canterbury
A major transport study says rail freight is an economic way to take pressure off South Island roads. It found potential for a $20-$30 million investment in rail projects to save up $12-$18 million annually, when wider costs are considered. More >>
Nitrate challenge being addressed – more action to come
Friday, 26 July 2019, 4:09 pm | Environment Canterbury
Contrary to Forest & Bird’s recent claim that Environment Canterbury has been ignoring calls from health and environmental NGOs to address nitrate concentrations, the regional council has been prioritising action on this important challenge for ... More >>
Orari Temuka Opihi Pareora and Waimakariri Plan Changes
Thursday, 11 July 2019, 2:22 pm | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury announced today that it would notify Plan Change 7 to the Land & Water Regional Plan (LWRP) and Plan Change 2 to the Waimakariri River Regional Plan, for public submissions on 20 July 2019. More >>
Canterbury mayors committed to the CWMS
Wednesday, 10 July 2019, 3:00 pm | Environment Canterbury
Canterbury mayors have reaffirmed their commitment to collaborative management of the region’s freshwater through the Canterbury Water Management Strategy (CWMS). More >>
A firmer approach to outdoor burning in Christchurch
Tuesday, 9 July 2019, 3:12 pm | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury is reminding residents living in the Christchurch clean air zone that over the cooler months, no outdoor burning is permitted, including on properties over two hectares, except for cooking purposes. More >>
Interested in standing for ECan Council?
Tuesday, 25 June 2019, 4:07 pm | Environment Canterbury
Prospective Canterbury Regional Councillors will have a chance to find out what the role is all about at a candidates information evening on 15 July. More >>
Change coming soon for some Metro fares
Monday, 24 June 2019, 3:55 pm | Environment Canterbury
From Monday 22 July, some Metro fares will increase, with the main changes being to the adult cash fare and the child cash and Metrocard fares. More >>
Council rates confirm priorities
Thursday, 20 June 2019, 4:53 pm | Environment Canterbury
Council concluded deliberations on the draft Annual Plan 2019-20 , Fees & Charges Policy, Revenue & Financing Policy, and rates for the coming financial year on 16 May , the same day that it declared a climate emergency. Today the plan and policies ... More >>
Abatement notices issued for Cloud Ocean Water
Thursday, 30 May 2019, 1:21 pm | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury has today issued Cloud Ocean Water two abatement notices to stop the discharge of contaminants – wash water and plastic beads – and an infringement notice relating to sediment discharge. More >>
Spartina control programme aims for eradication
Tuesday, 28 May 2019, 2:35 pm | Environment Canterbury
With the help of the one-eyed conservation dog, Wink, local authorities have recently sniffed out and removed close to 80 patches of the pest plant spartina from Canterbury waterways. More >>
Environment Canterbury completes deliberations
Thursday, 16 May 2019, 4:35 pm | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury completes deliberations on Annual Plan , policies, and rates More >>
Environment Canterbury declares climate emergency
Thursday, 16 May 2019, 12:18 pm | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury has today declared a climate emergency, highlighting both the urgent need to address the issue, and the work already being done to help the region respond. More >>
Environmental data improvement key in Environment report
Thursday, 18 April 2019, 12:11 pm | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury has welcomed the Environment Aotearoa 2019 synthesis report as a significant milestone in the work to understand the state of our natural environment and the effects of climate change across New Zealand. More >>
Free public transport for national remembrance service
Thursday, 28 March 2019, 11:05 am | Environment Canterbury
In support of Ko Tātou, Tātou We Are One, free public transport will be available this Friday 29 March. More >>
Free public transport for remembrance events this weekend
Wednesday, 20 March 2019, 4:46 pm | Environment Canterbury
Free public transport will be available for anyone wishing to attend two community-led gatherings arranged for this weekend. More >>
Statement from Environment Canterbury chairman Steve Lowndes
Saturday, 16 March 2019, 12:26 pm | Environment Canterbury
"On behalf of the Regional Council, I express our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims of yesterday’s atrocious acts. It is indeed our darkest hour. Canterbury is home to a beautifully diverse population – and we are so much ... More >>
Cut the Crap And Stick to the Facts in Water Bottling Debate
Thursday, 7 March 2019, 5:30 pm | Environment Canterbury
While rightly held to account for addressing the region’s water issues, Environment Canterbury and the public can do without the continued untruths in the ongoing Christchurch water debate, council chair Steve Lowndes said today. More >>
Mackenzie Basin Community Forum a Success
Friday, 1 March 2019, 3:24 pm | Environment Canterbury
Community leaders from throughout the Mackenzie Basin today attended a community forum in Twizel to learn how the five agencies with statutory responsibilities in the region had become more aligned in protecting the iconic landscape. More >>
