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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 >>
Waimakariri Water Management Recommendations Accepted
Thursday, 15 December 2011, 4:45 pm | Environment Canterbury
MEDIA RELEASE December 15, 2011 Waimakariri Water Management Recommendations Accepted The Waimakariri water management zone implementation programme has been formally received by Environment Canterbury at its council meeting today (Thursday December ... More >>
Protection for an ecological site at Eyrewell Reserve
Thursday, 15 December 2011, 3:34 pm | Environment Canterbury
Rabbit-proof fencing and solar-powered hot-wire have been installed around the 2.3ha Eyrewell Scientific Reserve thanks to support from Environment Canterbury’s Immediate Steps Programme. More >>
Commissioners endorse redevelopment of Kilmore St site
Thursday, 15 December 2011, 1:47 pm | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury commissioners at today’s Council meeting endorsed a report and approved a recommendation to repair and rebuild its buildings in Kilmore St, Christchurch. More >>
Full Rates Remission for Port Hills Residents
Thursday, 15 December 2011, 1:35 pm | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury Commissioners have approved the remission of 100 percent of rates for residents in Christchurch’s Port Hills at today’s council meeting. The decision will affect 525 Port Hills properties which are currently eligible for ... More >>
Canterbury Regional Land Transport Strategy adopted
Thursday, 15 December 2011, 11:55 am | Environment Canterbury
This week, the Canterbury Regional Transport Committee adopted a future-focused, 30-year Regional Land Transport Strategy (RLTS). Committee Chair Rex Williams said the strategy had a broad base of support throughout the development process, including ... More >>
Kaiapoi Island Trail upgraded
Wednesday, 14 December 2011, 12:11 pm | Environment Canterbury
Kaiapoi Island north of Christchurch, now boasts a shared use trail used for walking and cycling established on the north bank of the Waimakariri River, within Environment Canterbury’s Waimakariri River Regional Park. More >>
Stock exclusion survey shows good progress in Canterbury
Tuesday, 13 December 2011, 3:36 pm | Environment Canterbury
December 13, 2011 Stock exclusion survey shows good progress in Canterbury The level of stock exclusion from natural waterways in Canterbury is among the highest in the country, according to a report released today by the Ministry for Agriculture and ... More >>
Strong interest in Banks Peninsula water issues
Tuesday, 13 December 2011, 11:30 am | Environment Canterbury
In late November and early December the Banks Peninsula Zone Committee hosted community meetings to introduce its members to the community and get feedback from local people on anything to do with fresh water use. More >>
Chilean Needle Grass new incursion in North Canterbury
Monday, 12 December 2011, 5:01 pm | Environment Canterbury
Late last week the plant pest Chilean Needle Grass was found on a Leader Road East property in the Hurunui District. More >>
Zone Committee consensus allows submission on Plan
Friday, 9 December 2011, 2:54 pm | Environment Canterbury
Media release December 9, 2011 Zone Committee consensus allows submission on Plan Environment Canterbury has made a submission on the Proposed Hurunui and Waiau River Regional Plan on behalf of the Hurunui-Waiau Zone Committee, reflecting the consensus ... More >>
Canterbury Water Kaikōura Zone Committee Meeting
Friday, 9 December 2011, 2:25 pm | Environment Canterbury
The Kaikōura Zone Committee will meet on Tuesday 13 December for its final monthly meeting of the year. More >>
New services help fill Metro gap in east Christchurch
Thursday, 8 December 2011, 4:28 pm | Environment Canterbury
New services help fill Metro gap in east - Avonside, Dallington, Avondale, Aranui New Metro Link services begin Monday, December 12 in Christchurch’s eastern suburbs. Road and bridge damage has severely restricted full-sized bus access to these areas ... More >>
Time running out to comply with water measuring regulations
Thursday, 8 December 2011, 2:50 pm | Environment Canterbury
Water consent holders are being reminded by letter that time is running out to install water measuring devices, a requirement under the Government’s National Regulations and Reporting Water Takes 2010. More >>
Orari-Opihi-Pareora Zone Committee meeting
Tuesday, 6 December 2011, 1:30 pm | Environment Canterbury
The Orari-Opihi-Pareora (OOP) Zone Committee will meet in Timaru on Friday 9 December 2011. More >>
