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Canterbury weather, rainfall more of the same
Friday, 29 January 2010, 11:38 am | Environment Canterbury
Continued unsettled weather, with average to dry conditions, has meant that groundwater levels are continue to drop in the region, say Environment Canterbury water scientists. More >>
The Wonders of Wainono Wetlands
Wednesday, 27 January 2010, 12:22 pm | Environment Canterbury
To celebrate World Wetlands Day in this International Year of Biodiversity, local people will have the chance to find out more about the Wainono lagoon near Waimate - a treasure on their doorstep. The event will be led by Environment Canterbury’s ... More >>
Pollution Hotline Incidents
Tuesday, 26 January 2010, 4:31 pm | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury’s Pollution Hotline Team responded to 57 incidents during the holiday period, including large outdoor fires, sewage spills and petroleum spills. This is down from 93 site visits over last year’s holiday period. More >>
Canterbury Environment to get Enhancement boost
Tuesday, 19 January 2010, 2:59 pm | Environment Canterbury
Canterbury biodiversity is set to reap the benefits over the next year from the allocation of $175,000 plus in-kind contributions through Environment Canterbury’s Environment Enhancement Fund. More >>
Public Asked To Watch Out For Chilean Needle Grass
Friday, 15 January 2010, 1:59 pm | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury is asking the public to be on the lookout for Chilean needle grass throughout January and February. This latest call is part of the council’s ongoing effort to contain the pest plant and eradicate it from the region. More >>
Environment Canterbury supporting Enviroschool hui
Friday, 8 January 2010, 2:47 pm | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury is joining with the Enviroschools Foundation in launching the ReGeneration Summer Jam event on Monday, January 11. The event marks the beginning of a five day summer camp where a hundred like minded young people from all over ... More >>
Ashley-Waimakariri river water study
Wednesday, 23 December 2009, 4:30 pm | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury has begun a major study of the water resource in the plains area between the Ashley and Waimakariri rivers, north of Christchurch . Regional Council hydrogeologist John Weeber says the study aims to better understand the water ... More >>
Toxic algae in Canterbury rivers
Wednesday, 23 December 2009, 3:04 pm | Environment Canterbury
Continuing warm dry weather in Canterbury is prompting further warnings about rivers developing potentially toxic algal growths. More >>
Outdoor Enthusiasts Reminded To Be Vigilant
Wednesday, 23 December 2009, 1:20 pm | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury is reminding those heading into the outdoors for the holiday period to be aware of changing weather conditions and take care when camping, especially if their site is near a river. More >>
Less Water In Rivers, Groundwater Levels Drop
Wednesday, 23 December 2009, 11:55 am | Environment Canterbury
The sustained cool but dry weather in November in association with the onset of irrigation after a wetter October has meant that groundwater levels have dropped in the region, say Environment Canterbury water scientists. More >>
Public needed for battle against pest plants
Tuesday, 22 December 2009, 5:09 pm | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury is asking Canterbury residents to look out for purple loosestrife and Chilean needle grass over summer and report any sightings to the Regional Council’s Potential Pest Line. Environment Canterbury pest management committee chair Cr Eugenie ... More >>
Public needed in campaign against pollution
Monday, 21 December 2009, 1:07 pm | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury is asking Canterbury residents to report any individual or organisation deliberately harming the environment by causing pollution. More >>
Illegal water extraction fine for Waitaki farmer
Friday, 18 December 2009, 4:12 pm | Environment Canterbury
A Waitaki Farmer has been fined and ordered to pay costs after pleading guilty to illegally taking water from a braid of the Waitaki River without resource consent. The case was heard in the Oamaru District Court on September 23, 2009. The offence ... More >>
Environment Canterbury proposal for cycle trail
Friday, 18 December 2009, 3:26 pm | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury today submitted a concept proposal for a cycle trail to form part of the Nga Haerenga New Zealand Cycle Trail – one of the Government’s initiatives to boost employment and economic development across New Zealand. The proposed trail, ... More >>
Warmer homes and better air quality
Monday, 14 December 2009, 1:47 pm | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury’s Clean Heat insulation and cleaner heating retrofitting scheme is producing a “trio of benefits” - improved air quality and warmer homes but without increased electricity use. More >>
Project enhances Halswell River planting site
Friday, 11 December 2009, 2:16 pm | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury is joining with Ladbrooks School this month to celebrate a joint project for the replanting of natives beside the Halswell River; a project which has turned a once neglected strip of land into an attractive community reserve. More >>
Canterbury region dairy report released
Thursday, 10 December 2009, 5:39 pm | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury has today released the Canterbury region dairy report for the 2008/09 season. The report covers Environment Canterbury’s regulation and enforcement activities related to dairy shed effluent and the progress in meeting community outcomes. ... More >>
Prosecution withdrawn for bitumen in riverbed
Thursday, 10 December 2009, 5:32 pm | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury has withdrawn prosecution against Fulton Hogan Limited after the firm agreed to undertake an education awareness campaign for its employees and contractors and contribute towards the council’s investigation costs. The roading ... More >>
Banks Peninsula possum control extended
Thursday, 10 December 2009, 3:59 pm | Environment Canterbury
The Community Initiated Programme for possum control on Banks Peninsula is likely to be extended into the 2010-2011 year. The Banks Peninsula Pest Management Liaison Committee agreed that control work should focus on rural land in the Akaroa Harbour ... More >>
Land use, urban growth management for Greater Chch
Monday, 7 December 2009, 12:27 pm | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury will this week consider the recommendations made by its external commissioners on the Regional Policy Statement Proposed Change 1. The landmark planning document, which addresses land use and urban growth management in Greater Christchurch ... More >>
