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Chch: Changes to some bus routes in the eastern Central City

Friday, 18 May 2012, 2:21 pm | Environment Canterbury

Several bus services will have minor changes to their routes from Monday 21 May to make use of the reopened Madras Street. Passengers on routes 21 Mt Pleasant, 23 Woolston, and 40 Wainoni will notice that their services take a slightly different route when ... More >>

Public feedback invited on draft river gravel management

Thursday, 17 May 2012, 4:13 pm | Environment Canterbury

Environment Canterbury announced today that it is seeking public comment on the draft river gravel management strategy. Commissioner Donald Couch says the purpose of the strategy is to ensure that the extraction of gravel from rivers is sustainably managed ... More >>

Canterbury Water Hurunui-Waiau Zone Committee Meeting

Wednesday, 16 May 2012, 4:32 pm | Environment Canterbury

The Hurunui-Waiau Zone Committee will have its monthly public meeting in Amberley, at 2pm, on 21 May. The committee will begin the meeting with an update from the Regional Committee, which is currently finalising its Regional Implementation Programme (RIP). More >>

Travel to the game this weekend on a free bus

Wednesday, 16 May 2012, 11:40 am | Environment Canterbury

Canterbury rugby fans will once again have the chance to take a free bus to the new AMI Stadium, this time to watch the clash between the Crusaders and the Blues on Saturday 19 May. More >>

Timaru oil containment update

Friday, 11 May 2012, 4:24 pm | Environment Canterbury

Last week Environment Canterbury was made aware of an oil spill at the Port of Timaru from a deep sea fishing vessel. The response and clean-up is being supervised by Environment Canterbury’s Timaru based oil-spill response team. More >>

Banks Peninsula Zone Committee Meeting

Friday, 11 May 2012, 2:40 pm | Environment Canterbury

Media Advisory 11 May 2012 Banks Peninsula Zone Committee Meeting The Canterbury Water Banks Peninsula Zone Committee will meet for its monthly meeting on Tuesday 15 May in Akaroa. This month the committee will focus on community drinking water ... More >>

$250,000 in funding for region-wide biodiversity support

Thursday, 10 May 2012, 11:27 am | Environment Canterbury

Environment Canterbury announced today that it had recently allocated almost a quarter of a million dollars to a range of important biodiversity projects across the Canterbury region. More >>

Waimakariri Zone Committee meeting

Thursday, 3 May 2012, 3:35 pm | Environment Canterbury

The Waimakariri Zone Committee will meet for its monthly meeting on 7 May at the Waimakariri District Council offices in Rangiora. The committee will begin the meeting with an update from the Regional Committee before going on to discuss Environment ... More >>

Oil spill at Port of Timaru

Thursday, 3 May 2012, 3:18 pm | Environment Canterbury

Environment Canterbury was made aware of a significant oil spill at the Port of Timaru yesterday morning from a deep sea fishing vessel. The response and clean-up is being supervised by Environment Canterbury’s Timaru based oil-spill response ... More >>

Major milestone reached on water management in Upper Waitaki

Wednesday, 2 May 2012, 4:15 pm | Environment Canterbury

The Upper Waitaki Zone Committee finalised its water management Zone Implementation Programme (ZIP) at its monthly meeting in April. The ZIP recommends actions, responsibilities and time-frames for activities to help achieve the principles, targets and goals ... More >>

Successful field day at Wainono Lagoon

Wednesday, 2 May 2012, 11:12 am | Environment Canterbury

Environment Canterbury held a highly successful public field day at Wainono Lagoon in South Canterbury on Sunday 29 April. More >>

Bus Still the Best Option for Getting to the Game

Tuesday, 1 May 2012, 4:17 pm | Environment Canterbury

Canterbury rugby fans will once again have the chance to take a free bus to the new AMI Stadium, this time to watch the clash between the Crusaders and the Reds on Sunday 6 May. More >>

Chance to Comment on Draft Regional Plan Closing Soon

Tuesday, 1 May 2012, 4:15 pm | Environment Canterbury

Environment Canterbury said an opportunity for the public to comment on the draft Land and Water Regional Plan is due to close shortly. When the new plan is in place it will provide key context for delivery of the Canterbury Water Management Strategy. More >>

Successful campaign against wilding pine

Tuesday, 1 May 2012, 9:54 am | Environment Canterbury

Environment Canterbury today announced the successful conclusion of volunteer days to help eradicate wilding pine. More >>

Orari-Opihi-Pareora Water Management Recommendation Endorsed

Monday, 30 April 2012, 12:54 pm | Environment Canterbury

The Orari-Opihi-Pareora (OOP) Zone Implementation Programme (ZIP) has been formally received by Environment Canterbury at its council meeting (26 April). More >>

Water And Land Management – Progress In Greater Christchurch

Friday, 27 April 2012, 3:35 pm | Environment Canterbury

April 27, 2012 Media Statement Water And Land Management – Progress In Greater Christchurch Addressing Christchurch City Council today, Environment Canterbury Commissioner Peter Skelton outlined the good progress being made towards delivery of the Canterbury ... More >>

Public Meetings On Draft Land And Water Regional Plan

Thursday, 26 April 2012, 12:33 pm | Environment Canterbury

April 26, 2012 Media Statement Public Meetings On Draft Land And Water Regional Plan Environment Canterbury today announced a series of public meetings to discuss the draft Land and Water Regional Plan, on which it is currently inviting public ... More >>

Environment Canterbury Invites Public Feedback On Draft Plan

Tuesday, 24 April 2012, 4:04 pm | Environment Canterbury

April 24, 2012 Media Statement Environment Canterbury Invites Public Feedback On Draft Land And Water Regional Plan Environment Canterbury today invited public comments on the draft Land and Water Regional Plan. Commissioner Peter Skelton says that when ... More >>

Christchurch-West Melton Zone Committee Meeting

Tuesday, 24 April 2012, 4:02 pm | Environment Canterbury

The Christchurch-West Melton Zone Committee will meet on 26 April for its regular monthly meeting. The committee will begin the meeting with an update on the Regional Committee. The Regional Committee released its draft Regional Implementation Programme ... More >>

Canterbury Water Kaikōura Zone Committee Meeting

Monday, 23 April 2012, 1:09 pm | Environment Canterbury

The Kaikōura Zone Committee will meet at Memorial Hall on Tuesday 24 April for its monthly water management meeting. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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