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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 >>
Water Committee a milestone for Canterbury
Friday, 3 September 2010, 1:07 pm | Environment Canterbury
Canterbury’s water management has reached a significant milestone with the appointment of seven community representatives to the Regional Committee of the Canterbury Water Management Strategy. More >>
Zone committee considering water management
Friday, 27 August 2010, 3:14 pm | Environment Canterbury
The Hurunui-Waiau Zone Committee is considering a number of Immediate Steps biodiversity projects for the coming year and is working to develop a position on water management and possible storage options for its zone. More >>
Selwyn Travel Changes
Thursday, 26 August 2010, 3:42 pm | Environment Canterbury
New Selwyn Star Metro service, fares for south-western Metro to encourage commuters to stress-free, economical travel More >>
Māori place names formal endorsement
Thursday, 26 August 2010, 3:36 pm | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury Commissioners formally endorsed the dual use of Māori place names with their European equivalent by the regional council at their public meeting today. More >>
ECAN approve submission on Hurunui River
Thursday, 26 August 2010, 3:33 pm | Environment Canterbury
At today’s 9th Environment Canterbury Commissioners meeting, Commissioners agreed to lodge a submission on the revised Hurunui Water Conservation Order (WCO). More >>
Workplan For Environment Canterbury Outlined
Friday, 20 August 2010, 5:49 pm | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury’s commissioners have released the letter provided to Environment Minister Nick Smith and Local Government Minister Rodney Hide outlining the work programme for the organisation. More >>
Hundreds of wells to be surveyed in one day
Tuesday, 17 August 2010, 12:40 pm | Environment Canterbury
Around 350 Rakaia-Ashburton wells will be surveyed next week as part of an ongoing Environment Canterbury programme to model and understand the groundwater system in mid Canterbury. More >>
