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New Chief Executive Appointed
Monday, 10 August 2020, 3:22 pm | Environment Canterbury
At an extraordinary meeting of Council on Friday 7 August, our Council approved the appointment of Dr Stefanie Rixecker as the organisation’s new Chief Executive. A familiar face Dr Rixecker is our current Acting Chief Executive and has been the ... More >>
$15.5 Million Boost To Canterbury’s Flood Protection Infrastructure
Thursday, 6 August 2020, 4:08 pm | Environment Canterbury
Canterbury will benefit from $15.5 million in central government funding for flood protection measures, keeping communities safer and boosting the region’s economy. The funding will be put towards six projects, which have a total combined value of ... More >>
Three Waters Reform Package - Canterbury Mayoral Forum
Wednesday, 5 August 2020, 5:32 pm | Environment Canterbury
The Canterbury Mayoral Forum welcomes the Government’s announcement yesterday of $100 million across Canterbury councils as the first stage of a Three Waters reform package. The funding is conditional on councils opting into the Government’s reform ... More >>
Environment Canterbury Welcomes Freshwater Policies
Wednesday, 5 August 2020, 5:24 pm | Environment Canterbury
We have welcomed the gazetting of a new freshwater policy package announced today by the Government. Chair Jenny Hughey said this step was the culmination of a long period of effort put in by the Government and many others. “We will now concentrate ... More >>
Council Pleased With Certainty On Water Bottling From High Court Decision
Thursday, 9 July 2020, 5:26 pm | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury is pleased with a High Court decision that it correctly applied the law and did not exceed its jurisdiction in approving Christchurch water-bottling consents. It also welcomes the clarity the decision provides for those concerned ... More >>
New Winter Grazing Guidelines Supporting Best Practice
Friday, 3 July 2020, 11:58 am | Environment Canterbury
Measuring the adequacy of winter crop grazing management will be more straightforward thanks to new guidelines for Farm Environment Plan auditors. Our new report, Winter forage crop grazing and wet weather management - guidelines for FEP auditors (PDF ... More >>
A Lower Price For Metrocards
Tuesday, 30 June 2020, 2:46 pm | Environment Canterbury
The price of a Metrocard will be $5, down from $10, from Wednesday 1 July. Until 1 July, you can still pick up a free Metrocard (while stocks last). Transport Portfolio Lead Councillor Phil Clearwater said that as part of the COVID-19 response, Metrocards ... More >>
Environment Canterbury Adopts 2020/21 Annual Plan
Thursday, 18 June 2020, 4:50 pm | Environment Canterbury
Council rates balance COVID recovery and environment priorities Today the Environment Canterbury Council formally adopted the 2020/21 Annual Plan and set the rates for the coming year (1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021). Council will increase its total rates ... More >>
Environment Canterbury Supporting Industry Winter Grazing Initiatives
Thursday, 18 June 2020, 11:16 am | Environment Canterbury
With Canterbury farmers facing a challenging winter, Environment Canterbury is supporting industry initiatives to ensure farmers follow good winter grazing practice and if needed, seek advice as early as possible. “Winter grazing can be a significant ... More >>
Report Released On Landscape Protection In Mackenzie Basin
Thursday, 11 June 2020, 4:19 pm | Environment Canterbury
Yesterday, Environment Canterbury, one of the five government agencies with statutory environmental responsibilities in the Mackenzie Basin, received a copy of the Environmental Defence Society report Te Manahuna – Mackenzie Basin and Landscape Protection. ... More >>
Fare Reintroduction On Public Transport
Thursday, 4 June 2020, 12:40 pm | Environment Canterbury
Fares will be reintroduced on public transport services in Christchurch and Timaru from Monday 15 June 2020. Our senior manager public transport, Stewart Gibbon, said that to encourage contactless payments, Metrocards will be provided free during June. ... More >>
Kaumātua Honoured – Peter Ramsden MNZM
Wednesday, 3 June 2020, 2:35 pm | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury today acknowledged the award of a Queen’s Birthday Honour to one of its own among many other notable Cantabrians. Peter Ramsden becomes a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to conservation. He is kaumātua and ... More >>
Freshwater Package Welcomed
Thursday, 28 May 2020, 3:57 pm | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury has welcomed the freshwater package announced today by the Government. Chair Jenny Hughey acknowledged the hard work the Government and many others had put into the package. “Through the Canterbury Water Management Strategy ... More >>
New Approach And The Community Helps Identify Bromley Odour Issues
Thursday, 21 May 2020, 2:01 pm | Environment Canterbury
A new approach to investigating ongoing problem odours in some parts of Bromley has generated preliminary findings that will help identify sources of problem odours. Environment Canterbury, with the support of the Christchurch City Council and the ... More >>
Black Cat Retains Diamond Harbour Ferry Contract
Thursday, 21 May 2020, 1:46 pm | Environment Canterbury
Black Cat Cruises has been awarded the contract for the Diamond Harbour ferry service for the next 12 years, completing Environment Canterbury’s public transport procurement process. This follows the signing of new contracts for bus services in February 2020 ... More >>
Canterbury Is Taking Action On Climate Change
Thursday, 14 May 2020, 3:17 pm | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury became the first Council in New Zealand to make a climate emergency declaration a year ago this Saturday (16 May). That declaration formally put climate change at the heart of all the Council does. Environment Canterbury Chair, ... More >>
Timaru Public Transport Under Alert Level 2
Wednesday, 13 May 2020, 4:38 pm | Environment Canterbury
Metro will be supporting those returning to work and school under Alert Level 2, with the Timaru Link and Temuka service back to regular timetables and MyWay by Metro operating at full capacity. However, Stewart Gibbon, Environment Canterbury’s senior ... More >>
Public Transport Capacity Restricted Under Alert Level 2
Tuesday, 12 May 2020, 3:26 pm | Environment Canterbury
Metro will be supporting those returning to work and school under Alert Level 2, with the public transport network back to regular timetables. However, Stewart Gibbon, Environment Canterbury’s senior manager public transport, says that returning to ... More >>
Christchurch’s Public Transport Moves To Saturday Timetables At COVID-19 Alert Level 3
Thursday, 23 April 2020, 9:08 am | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury is currently preparing to provide increased public transport services when New Zealand moves to COVID-19 Alert Level 3. Under Level 3, government advice is that travel is still restricted, and is only allowed for permitted movement ... More >>
Timaru’s Public Transport To Include Timaru Link At COVID-19 Alert Level 3
Thursday, 23 April 2020, 9:05 am | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury is preparing to bring the Timaru Link into service alongside the MyWay by Metro on demand service when New Zealand moves to COVID-19 Alert Level 3. Under Level 3, government advice is that travel is still restricted, and is only ... More >>
