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Kaikoura Zone Committee Focuses on Waikōau Lyell Creek
Friday, 21 June 2013, 2:25 pm | Environment Canterbury
The Kaikoura Zone Committee will meet on Wednesday, 26 June, for its monthly water management public meeting. More >>
Waimate Community Water Management Work-Shop Cancelled
Tuesday, 18 June 2013, 11:20 am | Environment Canterbury
18 June 2013 Waimate Community Water Management Work-Shop Cancelled A community work-shop on Wednesday (19 June) in Waimate to discuss local water quality and water use has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to the recent heavy rain that has ... More >>
Lower Waitaki Zone Committee focusses on limit setting
Monday, 17 June 2013, 11:02 am | Environment Canterbury
The Lower Waitaki – South Coastal Canterbury Zone Committee will meet in Waimate for its monthly public meeting on Wednesday, 19 June. More >>
Canterbury Flood Alerts 17 June 2013
Monday, 17 June 2013, 9:53 am | Environment Canterbury
The continuous rain has resulted in extensive surface flooding in most areas of South Canterbury. The rivers south of Timaru i.e. Pareora, Otaio, Waihao, along with the Maerewhenua and Otematata Rivers in the Waitaki Valley are all causing some conern. ... More >>
Local feedback sought for updated regional water programme
Friday, 14 June 2013, 2:05 pm | Environment Canterbury
The Canterbury Regional Committee is keen to hear local feedback on its updated Regional Implementation Programme (RIP), covering all 10 Canterbury Water zones. The Regional Committee is hosting three community meetings around Canterbury, including one in ... More >>
What the Hurunui and Waiau River Regional Plan means for you
Thursday, 13 June 2013, 1:28 pm | Environment Canterbury
A series of community meetings are being held around the Hurunui District for people to find out how the proposed Hurunui and Waiau River Regional Plan (HWRRP) affects them. More >>
Locals invited to have a say on local water management
Tuesday, 11 June 2013, 11:00 am | Environment Canterbury
A meeting is being held in mid-June for South Coastal Canterbury residents who are concerned about local water quality and water use. More >>
Environment Canterbury’s Approach to Timaru Air Quality
Thursday, 6 June 2013, 4:20 pm | Environment Canterbury
This winter Environment Canterbury will be asking the community to help take responsibility for improving Timaru winter air quality. More >>
Farmer mucks up with broken irrigator
Thursday, 6 June 2013, 11:37 am | Environment Canterbury
A Duntroon farmer has been found guilty of breaching his resource consent by discharging effluent onto the ground and allowing it to pool. Stephen Fenwick received a fine of $13,500 and was ordered to pay total costs of nearly $1,500. More >>
Environment Canterbury’s approach to air quality this winter
Wednesday, 5 June 2013, 11:12 am | Environment Canterbury
This winter Environment Canterbury will be asking the community to help take responsibility for improving Christchurch winter air quality. More >>
Taking a joint approach to clean winter air
Friday, 24 May 2013, 11:14 am | Environment Canterbury
As winter draws near, people’s attention turns both to keeping warm and to the impact this can have on South Canterbury’s air quality. More >>
Banks Peninsula Zone Committee Focuses on Wairewa / Lake Forsyth
Monday, 20 May 2013, 4:03 pm | Environment Canterbury
The Canterbury Water Banks Peninsula Zone Committee will meet for its regular monthly public meeting on Tuesday, 21 May, in Little River More >>
Locals Invited to Have a Say On Local Water Management
Monday, 13 May 2013, 11:47 am | Environment Canterbury
Two meetings are being held in mid-May for South Coastal Canterbury residents to hear how water management limits will be set in the zone, and how they can be involved. More >>
Protecting endangered gulls
Friday, 10 May 2013, 3:26 pm | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury today reported moves to protect endangered black-billed gulls (tarāpunga) on the Ashburton River. Protection work had been ramped up following interference with the colony late last year which this week had its sequel in court. More >>
Work begins to put out Owaka Pit fire
Thursday, 9 May 2013, 12:51 pm | Environment Canterbury
Work began yesterday to put out the fire that has been burning at Owaka Pit in Wigram for the past six weeks. The New Zealand Fire Service (NZFS) considered that the fire had collapsed into itself to such an extent that it was now safe to begin the process ... More >>
Environment Canterbury welcomes Minister Brownlee’s decision
Wednesday, 8 May 2013, 11:36 am | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury Commissioner David Bedford says the Minister’s decision yesterday to use his special powers to allow changes to Christchurch’s Air Plan will help protect Christchurch’s air quality both now and in the future. More >>
Selwyn-Waihora Zone Committee meeting
Monday, 6 May 2013, 11:24 am | Environment Canterbury
The Selwyn-Waihora Zone Committee will meet at 1pm on Tuesday, 7 May, in Rolleston for its monthly meeting to discuss local water management. More >>
Canterbury Water Kaikoura Zone Committee Meeting
Tuesday, 30 April 2013, 11:03 am | Environment Canterbury
The Kaikoura Zone Committee will meet on Wednesday, 1 May, for its monthly water management public meeting. The meeting will begin with an update from the Regional Committee, which covers region-wide environmental restoration and repair; land use ... More >>
Damaged Fishing Boat Being Assessed In Timaru
Monday, 29 April 2013, 2:48 pm | Environment Canterbury
The fishing vessel that struck rocks off Stewart Island over the weekend is now berthed in Timaru while the damage is assessed. Environment Canterbury will be monitoring the vessel during its stay. More >>
Summer boating safety less than desirable
Friday, 19 April 2013, 3:42 pm | Environment Canterbury
The prolonged summer sunshine saw high levels of boating activity throughout Canterbury right through until Easter, particularly at Kaikoura and Akaroa. Yet, as more and more people have taken to the water, boaties still seem slow to appreciate the dangers. More >>
