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Work in pest management acknowledged by ECan
Wednesday, 21 March 2007, 4:07 pm | Environment Canterbury
More than 40 years service to pest management in the region by retired Pendarves farmer Robin Bruce was acknowledged this month by Environment Canterbury. More >>
Rabbit control field day at Otekaieke March 28
Monday, 19 March 2007, 3:05 pm | Environment Canterbury
Controlling rabbits in the face of increased immunity levels is the theme of a field day to be held in the Waitaki Valley later this month. The field day will be based at Otekaieke Hall on Wednesday, March 28, from 1-5pm. More >>
Environment Canterbury disappointed at decision
Friday, 16 March 2007, 10:13 am | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury chief executive, Dr Bryan Jenkins is disappointed in their commissioners’ decision to grant the majority of the 69 consent applications to take and use water in the Rakaia-Selwyn groundwater zone. He says that ECan doesnot ... More >>
Our City O-Tautahi, Worcester Boulevard
Thursday, 15 March 2007, 10:33 am | Environment Canterbury
The launch of the Metro Strategy, developed jointly by Environment Canterbury and Christchurch City Council, is taking place this Friday, March 16 at Our City O-Tautahi on the corner of Worcester Boulevard and Oxford Terrace. The Metro Strategy covers ... More >>
ECan looks at changing coastal occupation rules
Wednesday, 14 March 2007, 4:17 pm | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury is investigating a change to part of the Regional Coastal Environment Plan that at the moment requires existing occupiers of the Coastal Marine Area to apply for consent to do so. More >>
Draft annual plan budget adopted for public input
Thursday, 8 March 2007, 10:09 am | Environment Canterbury
At this week’s Environment Canterbury council meeting (March 7), councillors adopted the draft annual plan for 2007/08. Thanks to savings made across a number of work/portfolio areas, the projected general rates rise is 6.7%, down from 7.2% forecast in the long ... More >>
Toxic algae in the Ashley River/Rakahuri
Thursday, 8 March 2007, 9:34 am | Environment Canterbury
People are warned to be wary of swimming or allowing their dogs access to the lower reaches of the Ashley River/Rakahuri north of Rangiora after a dog became ill after swimming there late last week. “The dog owner and vet thought it likely that a ... More >>
Extended bus route to provide solution for NW
Wednesday, 7 March 2007, 4:53 pm | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury is proposing to introduce a new bus route designed to meet the needs of both Northwood and Willowbank residents. Last year ECan proposed extending the Northwood Metro service, following a petition from Northwood Villa residents ... More >>
Committee working party to be established
Wednesday, 7 March 2007, 3:08 pm | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury councillors have agreed to set up a working party with the four southern area mayors to look at creating a new Southern Area Committee, with greater authority than is at present the case. More >>
Draft annual plan main item at council meeting
Monday, 5 March 2007, 5:12 pm | Environment Canterbury
At this week’s Environment Canterbury council meeting (March 7), councillors will vote on adopting the draft annual plan for 2007/08. Thanks to savings made across a number of work/portfolio areas, the projected general rates rise is 6.7%, down ... More >>
Geraldine gets permanent air pollution monitoring
Thursday, 1 March 2007, 5:11 pm | Environment Canterbury
A permanent air quality monitoring station has been set up by Environment Canterbury in Geraldine. The equipment is at the back of the cemetery on Huffey St. More >>
Steelbro ordered to pay another $24,000
Wednesday, 28 February 2007, 4:44 pm | Environment Canterbury
Steelbro NZ Ltd will have to pay another $24,000 towards the clean-up cost resulting from a diesel spill in the Heathcote River in February 2005. More >>
Groundwater maintains healthy levels
Thursday, 22 February 2007, 4:01 pm | Environment Canterbury
Latest well measurements by Environment Canterbury indicate that, with a few exceptions, groundwater levels are at or above average levels for January-February, and still much higher than at this time last year. More >>
Canterbury mayors concerned about electricity
Wednesday, 21 February 2007, 4:03 pm | Environment Canterbury
The *Canterbury mayoral forum says it’s “deeply concerned at the lack of new electrical generation and transmission capacity.” At its first quarterly meeting this year, the forum has adopted a resolution in which it expressed concern that ... More >>
Canterbury Students get $10 free Metrocard traval
Friday, 16 February 2007, 1:15 pm | Environment Canterbury
In an effort to get more students bussing to university, the University of Canterbury is offering a free $10 worth of Metro bus travel during Orientation which starts next week. More >>
Climate change means changing practices
Wednesday, 14 February 2007, 4:26 pm | Environment Canterbury
Fiercer nor’westers, water rationing, fewer days for skiing and more extreme storms on the one hand. On the other, not as many frosty mornings, lower winter electricity useage and more chance to get your washing dry, if you live on the plains. More >>
Sustainability goals need to be taken up locally
Wednesday, 14 February 2007, 9:00 am | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury chairman Sir Kerry Burke has welcomed the sustainability initiatives leading the Prime Minister’s annual statement to Parliament this afternoon. More >>
New chairman for Target Pest Enterprises
Tuesday, 13 February 2007, 2:52 pm | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury, majority (50.1%) shareholder of Target Pest Enterprises Ltd, has appointed a new company chairman. More >>
Bright green Timaru bus service
Wednesday, 7 February 2007, 4:34 pm | Environment Canterbury
Timaru’s new-look Metro bus service is being launched this Friday, February 9. Run by Timaru Bus Services, the Metro-branded green, low-floor buses will each have two wheelchair spaces available per bus. More >>
Environment Canterbury deputy chair to retire
Thursday, 1 February 2007, 3:18 pm | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury deputy chairman, Cr Robert Johnston, of Ashley Gorge, has announced he will not be standing at this year’s local body elections. Cr Johnston, who is 67, has represented his North Canterbury constituency for the past nine years, ... More >>
