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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 >>
Clean Air Proposal for consultation in Ashburton
Friday, 15 August 2008, 12:37 am | Environment Canterbury
Cleaner winter air in Ashburton is a step closer to reality with an Environment Canterbury (ECan) clean air proposal going out for consultation Saturday August 16. The proposal aims to deliver health benefits to people in Ashburton by reducing winter ... More >>
Canterbury Resource Management Awards closing soon
Friday, 8 August 2008, 3:25 pm | Environment Canterbury
Groups or individuals involved with sustainable management of Canterbury’s resources have less than a week left to enter the Canterbury Resource Management Awards 2008. Environment Canterbury reports a high standard of projects entered so far for the ... More >>
Incorporated Society planned for Tekapo
Monday, 4 August 2008, 4:01 pm | Environment Canterbury
Plans are well underway for the formation of an incorporated society to support and help run the newly created Tekapo Regional Park. More >>
Heathcote River pale blue, due to ink spill
Monday, 28 July 2008, 3:02 pm | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury's Pollution Hotline staff are investigating a spill of around 40 litres of blue ink into the Heathcote River, Christchurch, from Mainstream Freight Group near Parkhouse Rd industrial zone today. The spill occurred around 7pm last ... More >>
Changes to River Report phone line
Monday, 28 July 2008, 12:45 am | Environment Canterbury
The Canterbury River Report 24 hour info phone line, administered by Environment Canterbury, is changing to an 0900 number. More >>
ECan Expands Clean Heat Project to Rangiora
Monday, 21 July 2008, 11:51 am | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury (ECan) is expanding its Clean Heat Project to Rangiora and Kaiapoi beginning this week. More >>
Call for feedback on Milford Lagoon
Friday, 18 July 2008, 12:06 am | Environment Canterbury
People with an interest in the Milford Lagoon, at the mouth of the Opihi River near Temuka, are encouraged to head along to a public meeting on Tuesday, July 22. More >>
Remediation following Salt Water Creek discharge
Friday, 11 July 2008, 2:35 pm | Environment Canterbury
Carter Holt Harvey has contributed $8000 to Environment Canterbury for environmental enhancement work in the Sefton area after the company pleaded guilty to accidentally discharging a contaminant in Salt Water Creek, North Canterbury last year. More >>
Recognising good resource management
Tuesday, 8 July 2008, 1:11 pm | Environment Canterbury
It’s recognition time again for people caring for Canterbury's resources. Entries are now open for the Canterbury Resource Management Awards 2008. More >>
Regional fuel tax is an option for ECan
Monday, 7 July 2008, 12:06 am | Environment Canterbury
Following the approval of legislation in Parliament yesterday, Environment Canterbury (ECan) says that a regional fuel tax is one option available for raising the additional funding necessary to achieve the outcomes of the Canterbury Transport Regional Implementation ... More >>
Cuttings costs for water metering
Friday, 4 July 2008, 2:45 pm | Environment Canterbury
Reducing the cost of water meters was the main topic of discussion at a meeting held last week between Environment Canterbury and representatives of water consent holders in the regional council’s Rakaia Selwyn Groundwater Zone. Water meters will soon ... More >>
Water Quality, Quantity and Ecosystems
Thursday, 3 July 2008, 3:18 pm | Environment Canterbury
Stage 4 of the Canterbury Strategic Water Study has commenced with the first stage of stakeholder and public consultation. The outcomes of the Strategic Water Study is a water management strategy for the whole region for at least the next 20 years ... More >>
General rate rise of 2.05% announced
Thursday, 3 July 2008, 2:30 pm | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury (ECan) has announced that general rates will rise 2.05% for the 2008-09 year. More >>
