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Old man’s beard eradication two month project
Thursday, 16 October 2008, 10:26 am | Environment Canterbury
A huge project to try and combat the spread of the plant pest old man’s beard in the Waihi Riverbed on the outskirts of Geraldine, South Canterbury, is nearing completion. More >>
New Canterbury biodiversity website launched
Tuesday, 7 October 2008, 1:54 pm | Environment Canterbury
The Canterbury Biodiversity Advisory Group has launched a “one-stop shop” website to showcase the region’s unique and varied wildlife and ecosystems. More >>
2008 Resource Management Awards – Finalists
Monday, 6 October 2008, 4:28 pm | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury (ECan) has announced the finalists for the 2008 Resource Management Awards. The awards were established in 1991 and are held every two years. This year’s entries cover a wide range of resource management examples including waste reduction, ... More >>
Temuka Demo site plantings underway
Wednesday, 1 October 2008, 4:15 pm | Environment Canterbury
The planting of over 5000 native plants at a Temuka demonstration site should be completed within the next few weeks - depending on the number of volunteers who come forward to help. More >>
Free off-peak travel for SuperGold Cardholders
Friday, 26 September 2008, 12:50 am | Environment Canterbury
Thousands of older people will be eligible for free travel at off-peak times on public transport services in Christchurch and Timaru from next week. More >>
Emergency Management to partner with Microsoft
Friday, 26 September 2008, 12:15 am | Environment Canterbury
The Canterbury Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Group is developing a global first proof of concept solution to enhance the way they manage information in the response to emergencies. More >>
Phillipstown School pollution incident
Thursday, 25 September 2008, 12:46 am | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury’s Pollution Hotline was contacted by the principal of Phillipstown School Tuesday September 23, late afternoon, after children were affected by fumes and some become nauseous More >>
Fines for wetlands damage South Canterbury
Wednesday, 17 September 2008, 5:07 pm | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury has been successful recently in three prosecutions involving damage to Canterbury wetlands. More >>
Pegasus Bay Coastal Management Plan launched
Wednesday, 17 September 2008, 2:31 pm | Environment Canterbury
A major new environmental plan for the future management of North Canterbury’s beaches, including a ranger, and vehicle-free and vehicle-restricted areas, was unveiled today at the Waimakariri District Council. More >>
Students generate green solutions
Saturday, 13 September 2008, 12:39 am | Environment Canterbury
Energy saving, in a variety of forms, was a popular theme among South Canterbury students who won Environment Canterbury prizes at this year’s Sanford Science and Technology Fair in Timaru. More >>
New Ashley River /Rakahuri Regional Park proposed
Thursday, 11 September 2008, 1:53 pm | Environment Canterbury
Approval and funding is being sought to better manage North Canterbury’s Ashley River/ Rakahuri, with a view to creating a third regional park within Environment Canterbury’s borders. More >>
Ashburton Town stopbanking completed
Wednesday, 10 September 2008, 2:02 pm | Environment Canterbury
The Mayor of Ashburton, Bede O’Malley was today presented with a certificate celebrating the completion of the $2.1m Ashburton Town Stopbanking project. More >>
Students plot to reduce use of electricity
Monday, 8 September 2008, 1:37 pm | Environment Canterbury
The past winter’s low lake levels and encouragement to save power had direct relevance to two of the winners in Environment Canterbury’s section of the 2008 Lincoln University Schools’ Science and Technology Fair (Canterbury-Westland). More >>
Sir Hamish Hay
Monday, 8 September 2008, 11:57 am | Environment Canterbury
“Hamish Hay was a distinguished Cantabrian whose passing represents a great loss to our community. “Although best known for his 30 years as a Christchurch City Councillor, including 15 years as Mayor, Hamish also served as a fine Regional Councillor ... More >>
Canterbury groundwater, rainfall and river levels
Friday, 5 September 2008, 3:32 pm | Environment Canterbury
“The state of the groundwater resource has improved markedly as a result of the intense rainfall in July and August,” says Dr Howard Williams, ECan groundwater scientist. More >>
Grantlea Downs gets councils’ endorsement
Thursday, 28 August 2008, 5:06 pm | Environment Canterbury
Some forward-thinking, environmentally-aware pupils at Timaru’s Grantlea Downs School have helped secure support from their regional and district councils to improve the health of their local stream. More >>
Further discussions on Milford Lagoon
Wednesday, 27 August 2008, 2:01 pm | Environment Canterbury
Discussion on the future management of the Milford Lagoon, near Temuka, is moving forward, says Environment Canterbury. More >>
Urban Development in Greater Christchurch
Sunday, 24 August 2008, 12:46 am | Environment Canterbury
Proposed variations to Greater Christchurch’s future growth areas have been notified by Environment Canterbury (ECan) and the process will now be open to public consultation. More >>
Contamination Investigation Receives Funding
Tuesday, 19 August 2008, 2:08 pm | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury (ECan) and Selwyn Plantation Board Limited (SPBL) have welcomed the Government’s decision to provide funding of just over $100,000 towards the investigation of the former Bankside World War II fuel depot. More >>
Environment Enhancement Fund grant
Friday, 15 August 2008, 3:54 pm | Environment Canterbury
Last two weeks to apply for an Environment Enhancement Fund grant; Mid Canterbury, Hinds case study More >>
