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Public Transport At Alert Level 3 From Wednesday
Friday, 27 August 2021, 6:42 pm | Environment Canterbury
We were pleased to learn today that Canterbury will move to Alert Level 3 at 11.59pm on Tuesday 31 August. Under Level 3, government advice is that travel is still restricted and is only allowed for permitted movement in your local area. To read the full release ... More >>
Avoid outdoor fires in lockdown
Tuesday, 24 August 2021, 3:10 pm | Environment Canterbury
Help keep essential staff safe by not lighting outdoor fires during lockdown. We’ve received a large number of calls from people concerned about outdoor fires during Alert Level 4. Even if the fire is under control, the smoke often results in 111 ... More >>
Public Transport At Alert Level 4
Tuesday, 17 August 2021, 8:38 pm | Environment Canterbury
8.30pm Tuesday 17 August 2021 As we prepare to enter Alert Level 4 at 11.59pm tonight, Metro customers are advised that public transport will be available for those needing to travel for essential reasons. That is, travelling to work in essential services, ... More >>
Environment Canterbury promotes Local Ngāi Tahu Bill
Tuesday, 17 August 2021, 12:14 pm | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury is again promoting a Local Bill to Parliament which, if passed, will ensure mana whenua representation on the Council. More >>
Review Of Nutrient Management Modelling Tool Released
Wednesday, 11 August 2021, 4:24 pm | Environment Canterbury
The Ministry for the Environment and the Ministry for Primary Industries have released a review of the nutrient loss modelling tool Overseer , and the Government has responded to this. Environment Canterbury Chief Executive Stefanie Rixecker said Overseer is ... More >>
Updated Science Supports The Need For Actions To Address Degrading Ashburton/Ō Tū Wharekai Lakes
Wednesday, 28 July 2021, 11:12 am | Environment Canterbury
A new scientific report commissioned by Environment Canterbury and the Department of Conservation (DOC) provides further support for the efforts of rūnanga, public agencies and farmers to address declining water quality in the Ashburton high-country ... More >>
Now's Your Chance To Join The Regional Water Management Committee
Monday, 12 July 2021, 4:15 pm | Environment Canterbury
If you are passionate about finding long-term solutions to protect Canterbury's wai, then this is your chance to play your part. Environment Canterbury is currently seeking expressions of interest for up to six community members from across Canterbury/Waitaha ... More >>
Innovative Public Transport Takes Out Technology Award
Monday, 21 June 2021, 3:52 pm | Environment Canterbury
The value of 21st century technology in providing useful new services for the community was demonstrated on Friday night when MyWay by Metro won the Innovation and Technology category at the South Canterbury Business Excellence Awards . South Canterbury Councillor ... More >>
Environment Canterbury Approves On-demand Public Transport After Trial’s Success
Thursday, 17 June 2021, 4:32 pm | Environment Canterbury
Timaru’s MyWay by Metro on-demand public transport has been adopted into Environment Canterbury’s Long-Term Plan 2021-2031, following a successful year-long service trial. The Long-Term Plan was adopted by Council today. The trial resulted in a patronage ... More >>
Priorities And Transformational Change: Environment Canterbury Adopts Long-Term Plan 2021-31
Thursday, 17 June 2021, 4:25 pm | Environment Canterbury
The Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) has formally adopted the Long-Term Plan 2021-31. The plan sets the course for the Council’s work in the region – the essential priorities, statutory obligations, and transformational ... More >>
Early Help Encouraged For Winter Grazing Issues
Thursday, 17 June 2021, 12:09 pm | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury is encouraging farmers to follow good winter grazing management practices and, if needed, seek advice as early as possible this winter. Recent severe weather, including drought and then flooding, means Canterbury farmers are facing ... More >>
Project Tāwhaki A True Win:win For Waitaha
Tuesday, 1 June 2021, 9:59 am | Environment Canterbury
Today David Perenara-O’Connell of Kaitōrete Limited and Minister for Research, Science and Innovation, Hon Megan Woods, announced a project to secure the future of one of Waitaha’s iconic landmarks. Environment Canterbury Chair, Jenny Hughey, ... More >>
State Of Local Emergency Declared In Canterbury
Monday, 31 May 2021, 5:52 am | Environment Canterbury
May 30, 2021 The Canterbury Civil Defence Emergency Management Group has declared a state of local emergency in Canterbury, extending emergency powers across the entire region, as heavy rain continues to cause flooding. Chair of the Joint Committee Lianne ... More >>
Heavy Rains Causing High River Flows
Sunday, 30 May 2021, 4:40 pm | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury is monitoring rainfall and river flows across the region, with details available on our website: https://www.ecan.govt.nz/home/flood-warning/ . Rivers manager, Leigh Griffiths, says that teams are continuing to monitor the ... More >>
Climate Projections Underpin Information Campaign
Friday, 28 May 2021, 4:00 pm | Environment Canterbury
The impacts of climate change in Canterbury will be highlighted in a regionwide campaign starting this week. Based on NIWA’s latest climate change projections for the Canterbury region , this new, informative campaign is designed to help communities ... More >>
Environment Canterbury Reminds People To Check Conditions Before Burning Outside
Friday, 21 May 2021, 10:44 am | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury is reminding the community to check the conditions before lighting outdoor burns, as open fire season began yesterday in Canterbury . Southern zone delivery lead, Brian Reeves said “Outdoor burns are permitted activities under ... More >>
Wai We Care: Join Your Local Water Zone Committee
Tuesday, 4 May 2021, 11:52 am | Environment Canterbury
Applications are closing soon for those wanting to join their local water zone committee and make a contribution towards the future of Canterbury's precious resource. Nine of Canterbury’s 10 water zone committees are looking for new community members. ... More >>
Wai We Care: Join Your Local Water Zone Committee
Monday, 12 April 2021, 11:45 am | Environment Canterbury
Now is the time to join your local water zone committee and make a contribution towards the future of Canterbury's precious resource. Nine of Canterbury’s 10 water zone committees are looking for new community members, with applications opening ... More >>
Climate Change Editorial
Tuesday, 6 April 2021, 4:17 pm | Environment Canterbury
By Councillor Marshall Councillor Environment Canterbury The more we understand societal impact on the environment the greater the apparent need for rules, regulation, and interventions to manage this impact to some form of “acceptable” level, a ... More >>
The Future Of Canterbury Is In Our Hands: Draft Long-Term Plan 2021-31 Consultation Open
Monday, 8 March 2021, 12:18 pm | Environment Canterbury
Today the Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) has released the draft Long-Term Plan 2021-31 for community feedback. The Council’s draft Long-Term Plan 2021-31 was made public last week as part of the papers for the 25 February ... More >>
