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Positive signs from Land and Water Forum
Thursday, 14 October 2010, 4:58 pm | Environment Canterbury
The recent Land and Water Forum report shows how far we have come in dealing with difficult and complex problems such as the effects of diffuse contaminants on our streams, rivers and lakes. Non-point source, or diffuse, contamination of waterways ... More >>
Biodiversity Express begins its journey.
Wednesday, 13 October 2010, 1:41 pm | Environment Canterbury
On Friday, October 15, 2010, some of New Zealand’s finest nature writers and poets will board the Biodiversity Express, a multimedia road-show to celebrate ‘2010, International Year of Biodiversity’. More >>
Award welcome recognition of strength
Thursday, 7 October 2010, 10:19 am | Environment Canterbury
The Canterbury Regional Emergency Management Office congratulates Christchurch City Council on winning international recognition in the International Association of Emergency Managers' Oceania Council's 2010 Partners in Preparedness Award. More >>
Wrybill Trophy Winner Announced
Thursday, 30 September 2010, 5:28 pm | Environment Canterbury
The Wrybill Trophy for the top Canterbury science fair project, as judged by Environment Canterbury, was presented to Lincoln High School’s Thomas Ferguson by Lincoln University’s Professor Jon Hickford and Dame Margaret Bazley in Christchurch today. More >>
Council commissioners’ September meeting summary
Thursday, 30 September 2010, 3:26 pm | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury commissioners adopted the Regional Council’s Annual Report at their public meeting today. More >>
River testing shows high levels of contamination
Tuesday, 28 September 2010, 12:40 pm | Environment Canterbury
Water quality testing shows that high levels of faecal contamination are present in Christchurch and Kaiapoi rivers and parts of the Avon-Heathcote Estuary/Ihutai following the September 4 earthquake. More >>
Large dams require consent say Otago, Canterbury
Monday, 27 September 2010, 2:48 pm | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury has endorsed a call by Otago Regional Council for large dams to be properly consented under the Resource Management and Building Acts. * More >>
Public input sought into resource management
Monday, 27 September 2010, 11:38 am | Environment Canterbury
Public input into a document which sets the framework for resource management in Canterbury for the next 10 to 15 years is being sought by Environment Canterbury. More >>
Hurunui-Waiau Water Zone Committee appoints Chair
Friday, 24 September 2010, 3:06 pm | Environment Canterbury
David Eder, who has half a century’s knowledge of irrigation, has been appointed Chair of the new Hurunui-Waiau Zone Committee with John Faulkner from Culverden appointed Deputy Chair. More >>
Land and Water Forum report welcomed by ECan
Wednesday, 22 September 2010, 5:20 pm | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury has welcomed the report on freshwater management released by the Land and Water Forum, a body set up by the Government to encourage a wide a range of stakeholders to discuss water issues. More >>
Halswell River drainage district earthquake damage
Wednesday, 22 September 2010, 2:45 pm | Environment Canterbury
The Halswell River and drainage system, south-west of Christchurch, has undergone significant changes as a result of the September 4 earthquake and aftershocks, say Environment Canterbury river engineers. More >>
Ongoing Monitoring of Groundwater Post-Earthquake
Wednesday, 22 September 2010, 1:34 pm | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury is continuing to monitor groundwater levels in the areas most affected by the September 4 earthquake and providing advice and information to farmers, groundwater consultants and members of the public. More >>
Earthquake – Whitebaiting warning
Tuesday, 14 September 2010, 5:41 pm | Environment Canterbury
Whitebaiters who persist in ignoring warnings to stay away from Christchurch rivers are being dealt with by the Police because whitebait caught now in local waterways are unsafe to eat. More >>
Pollution prevention partnerships, after the quake
Tuesday, 14 September 2010, 3:51 pm | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury has been working with site operators and businesses across the city to protect Christchurch’s drinking water supplies from contamination in the aftermath of the Canterbury earthquake. More >>
Ground Water Changes Following Quake
Thursday, 9 September 2010, 5:38 pm | Environment Canterbury
There have been marked changes in the groundwater beneath the Canterbury Plains following Saturday's earthquake and the continuing aftershocks, says Environment Canterbury. More >>
Canterbury Earthquake Appeal – single appeal fund
Wednesday, 8 September 2010, 12:41 pm | Environment Canterbury
The Canterbury Earthquake Appeal is the single appeal fund receiving donations to support those affected by Saturday’s earthquake in Canterbury. More >>
New welfare centre for Selwyn residents
Tuesday, 7 September 2010, 5:08 pm | Environment Canterbury
Rolleston Community Centre is now active as a Welfare Centre for all Selwyn Residents. More >>
Be prepared for aftershocks
Tuesday, 7 September 2010, 3:44 pm | Environment Canterbury
Civil Defence Emergency Management is advising people in Christchurch, Waimakariri and Selwyn districts to be prepared for aftershocks from Saturday’s earthquake for the next few weeks. More >>
Christchurch liquefaction hazards and effects
Monday, 6 September 2010, 4:21 pm | Environment Canterbury
Please find attached a diagram on liquefaction hazards and the effects in Christchurch Provides good background for earthquake stories. More >>
Ashburton Zone Committee Announced
Friday, 3 September 2010, 3:25 pm | Environment Canterbury
The Ashburton Water Management Zone Committee has been finalised and will be officially launched by Minister of Agriculture David Carter on September 10. Ashburton is the third zone committee of the 10 to be established under the Canterbury Water Management ... More >>
