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Report Finds Low Risk Of Contamination
Tuesday, 29 January 2013, 2:54 pm | Environment Canterbury
Report Finds Low Risk Of Contamination Environment Canterbury has released a report and recommendations on managing the possible risk to Christchurch drinking water from treated timber piles used in building foundations. “The aim of the report ... More >>
Bus route revisions for the new school year
Tuesday, 29 January 2013, 1:18 pm | Environment Canterbury
As the start of the school year looms, so too does the congestion on our roads as parents pick-up and drop-off their children. To help with this significant issue, Environment Canterbury is encouraging students in Christchurch and the outlying towns ... More >>
Multiple cruise ships a record for Akaroa
Monday, 28 January 2013, 4:59 pm | Environment Canterbury
For the first time four cruise ships are berthed at Akaroa at the one time. It’s a momentous occasion and one which hasn’t fazed those involved in ensuring the safe entry and exit of each vessel into the harbour. More >>
New Chilean needle grass site found
Friday, 25 January 2013, 11:04 am | Environment Canterbury
The Chilean needle grass (CNG) search programme by Environment Canterbury Biosecurity has discovered a new site on a property in the Spotswood area. More >>
Kaikoura Zone Committee seeking new member
Monday, 21 January 2013, 3:44 pm | Environment Canterbury
The Kaikoura Zone Committee is looking to appoint a new member in early 2013 to replace departing member Sarah Beardmore. More >>
Clean up underway for Timaru oil spill
Monday, 14 January 2013, 5:12 pm | Environment Canterbury
A boom is in place at Timaru Port to contain the oil spill discovered earlier today. About 40 staff from Environment Canterbury, South East Resources Limited, Primeport, Polar Cold, Sanfords and Wallace and Cooper Engineering have be working since midday ... More >>
Report highlights progress on better water use data
Wednesday, 9 January 2013, 4:07 pm | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury has released the Canterbury Water Use Report (2011/12) which analyses the consented and actual amounts of fresh water used in Canterbury for the year ended June 30, 2012. More >>
Cantabrians On The Lookout For Chilean Needle Grass
Wednesday, 9 January 2013, 10:28 am | Environment Canterbury
Cantabrians On The Lookout For Chilean Needle Grass Up to a dozen potential new finds of Chilean needle grass have been reported in Canterbury. Chilean needle grass ( Nassella tenuissima ) threatens pastoral and arable farming in Canterbury due to ... More >>
Further Flood Warnings For South Canterbury
Tuesday, 8 January 2013, 4:01 pm | Environment Canterbury
Further Flood Warnings For South Canterbury A forecast for more rain in the Upper Waitaki and other alpine river catchments is prompting Environment Canterbury to once again warn people of the dangers of rising levels in the South Canterbury rivers ... More >>
Rangitata River rises as heavy rain continues
Tuesday, 1 January 2013, 11:08 pm | Environment Canterbury
Persistent heavy rain in the Southern Alps is causing the Rangitata River to rise rapidly, prompting a warning for people near the river to take extreme care. More >>
Flood alert as Canterbury river and lake levels set to rise
Tuesday, 1 January 2013, 11:52 am | Environment Canterbury
Severe weather warnings for the Southern Alps has prompted Environment Canterbury to warn holidaymakers and locals to keep a close watch on river and lake levels. More >>
Holidaymakers advised to watch water levels in Canterbury
Monday, 31 December 2012, 3:30 pm | Environment Canterbury
Severe weather warnings for the Southern Alps have prompted Environment Canterbury to warn holidaymakers to keep a close watch on river and lake levels. South Canterbury Duty Flood Controller Tony Henderson said this afternoon (MONDAY) that the Meteorological ... More >>
Environment Canterbury to rebuild on new site
Thursday, 20 December 2012, 3:04 pm | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury has reached agreement in principle with the Christchurch Central Development Unit (CCDU) to rebuild their Christchurch office within the “south frame” highlighted in the Christchurch Central Recovery Plan. More >>
Police and Environment Canterbury: Summer Waterway Safety
Thursday, 20 December 2012, 9:10 am | Environment Canterbury
People holidaying in the Waitaki Lakes region will see a combined effort this festive season on water safety. More >>
Environment Canterbury Regional Policy Statement approved
Tuesday, 18 December 2012, 12:49 pm | Environment Canterbury
Commissioner Peter Skelton says the Regional Policy Statement is the key overarching document for resource management in Canterbury. “This document sets out the strategic direction for planning in the Canterbury region for the next 10 to 15 years,” Professor ... More >>
Good response to water measuring compliance action
Monday, 17 December 2012, 9:59 am | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury is working with water consent holders – with takes of 20 litres per second and more – to ensure compliance with the National Regulations to install a water measuring system. More >>
Have your say on urban water management issues
Thursday, 13 December 2012, 5:26 pm | Environment Canterbury
The Christchurch - West Melton Zone Committee wants feedback on its draft Zone Implementation Programme (ZIP) for water management. More >>
Banks Peninsula Zone Committee Focuses On Zip Feedback
Wednesday, 12 December 2012, 4:05 pm | Environment Canterbury
The Canterbury Water Banks Peninsula Zone Committee will meet for its final monthly public meeting for the year on Tuesday, 18 December, in Little River. The committee will begin the meeting by offering members of the public a chance to contribute to ... More >>
Upper Waitaki Zone Committee meeting
Tuesday, 11 December 2012, 5:31 pm | Environment Canterbury
The Upper Waitaki Zone Committee will meet for the final time for the year on Friday, 14 December, in Tekapo. More >>
Canterbury Water Regional Committee meeting
Monday, 10 December 2012, 4:11 pm | Environment Canterbury
The Canterbury Water Regional Committee will meet in Wigram for its final monthly public meeting of the year on Tuesday, 20 November. More >>
