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Weed control boosted in Ashburton District
Friday, 17 February 2012, 1:08 pm | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury today announced the successful completion of two important weed control projects in the Ashburton district. More >>
Further submissions Hurunui-Waiau Regional Plan called for
Friday, 10 February 2012, 4:31 pm | Environment Canterbury
Further submissions are invited in support or opposition to those received on the Hurunui-Waiau Regional Plan. A total of 145 submissions were received and a summary of changes requested by submitters can be found at: www.ecan.govt.nz/hwplan More >>
Orari-Opihi-Pareora Zone Committee meeting
Thursday, 9 February 2012, 5:00 pm | Environment Canterbury
The Orari-Opihi-Pareora (OOP) Zone Committee will hold its regular meeting (open to members of the public) at the Southburn Public Hall on Friday, February 10 (1.30-3.30pm) followed by a public meeting on the draft Zone Implementation Programme. More >>
Community given chance to have say on local water issues
Friday, 3 February 2012, 1:40 pm | Environment Canterbury
The Orari-Opihi-Pareora Zone Committee has released its draft Zone Implementation Programme (ZIP) for public feedback. More >>
Changes to the some Metro services
Friday, 3 February 2012, 1:26 pm | Environment Canterbury
Metro reminds bus users of new services staring Saturday, February 4, in the Cashmere and Murray-Aynsley areas. The 29 Airport to city via Fendalton will also operate at a higher frequency, providing trips every half hour, instead of every hour. Metro ... More >>
Waitohi water storage options assessed
Monday, 30 January 2012, 2:52 pm | Environment Canterbury
The values people place on water have guided a new report on three water storage options for the Waitohi River in the Hurunui district of North Canterbury. More >>
Christchurch to host expo on farm dairy effluent management
Friday, 27 January 2012, 4:10 pm | Environment Canterbury
The latest in dairy farming good practice and technology will be showcased at the inaugural Canterbury Effluent Expo to be held on Monday February 20 in Christchurch. More >>
Landowners can apply for environmental enhancement funding
Friday, 27 January 2012, 2:47 pm | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury is inviting landowners and community groups to apply for a share of $2 million in annual funding to protect and restore Canterbury’s unique native biodiversity. More >>
Dawn Creek Fencing
Monday, 23 January 2012, 11:14 am | Environment Canterbury
Fencing of the northern side of Dawn Creek to protect biodiversity values has been completed thanks to the efforts of multiple organisations and the landowner. More >>
Little Lake Mason fencing protects biodiversity values
Wednesday, 18 January 2012, 1:43 pm | Environment Canterbury
A fence around the southern and eastern shores of Little Lake Mason has been installed thanks to support from Environment Canterbury’s Immediate Steps Programme and Fish and Game. More >>
Orari-Opihi-Pareora Zone Committee meeting
Tuesday, 17 January 2012, 12:04 pm | Environment Canterbury
The Orari-Opihi-Pareora (OOP) Zone Committee will meet in Temuka on Thursday 19 January 2012. The main focus for the committee at this month’s meeting is to finalise its draft Zone Implementation Programme (ZIP). More >>
Changes to the Airport and 10 Harewood/ Cashmere Services
Friday, 13 January 2012, 9:55 am | Environment Canterbury
Due to the operating environment brought about by the February earthquake, Red Bus Ltd has made the difficult decision to cease its two commercial services, the 29 Airport and 10 Harewood/ Cashmere, from 4 February 2012. More >>
Illegal discharge in Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere, farmer fined
Thursday, 12 January 2012, 4:05 pm | Environment Canterbury
A Canterbury farm manager who illegally discharged dairy effluent to land on a Springston property in October 2010 has been fined $20,000 and sentenced to 260 hours of community service after mitigation factors were taken into account. More >>
Additional Upper Waitaki consent decisions released
Friday, 23 December 2011, 1:00 pm | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury has released a further nine Upper Waitaki consent application decisions which have been processed by a panel of independent hearing commissioners. More >>
Young farmer proactive in combating pest plant
Thursday, 22 December 2011, 7:04 pm | Environment Canterbury
Young farmer proactive in combating pest plant A local North Canterbury farmer has had to make changes to his farming practices to manage an invasion of the pest plant Chilean Needle Grass. Carl Forrester has been farming since he was 16 years old and ... More >>
Companies fined for discharging contaminates into harbour
Thursday, 22 December 2011, 3:53 pm | Environment Canterbury
Three companies responsible for the discharge of light fuel oil from a ship into the waters of the coastal marine area in Timaru Harbour have been fined in total $30,000. More >>
Selwyn-Waihora water management recommendations accepted
Monday, 19 December 2011, 2:42 pm | Environment Canterbury
Selwyn-Waihora water management recommendations accepted The Selwyn-Waihora Zone Implementation Programme for water management was formally received by Environment Canterbury at its council meeting on Thursday December 15, 2011. Members of the zone ... More >>
Fined for illegal burning
Monday, 19 December 2011, 2:40 pm | Environment Canterbury
A man who illegally burned 75 truck tyres on a Hinds property in December 2010 has been fined $13,000. More >>
Metro patronage shows improvement
Monday, 19 December 2011, 2:39 pm | Environment Canterbury
Metro bus patronage is on the rise following improvements to services which occurred in late October 2011 More >>
Bob Upton – Outstanding Contribution Award
Friday, 16 December 2011, 12:10 pm | Environment Canterbury
Former regional Civil Defence Group Controller, Bob Upton, was recognised with an Outstanding Contribution Award at this week’s Environment Canterbury meeting. Bob Upton’s colleagues and wife Rhonda were also present for the commendation. More >>
