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Additional Info: This was posted at 9am, Monday the 22nd of March. One hundred millimetres of rain has fallen along the Main Divide overnight and it is still raining. Recreational users are advised that North Canterbury's alpine rivers (Rakaia, Waimakariri, Hurunui and Waiau) will be up slightly today.

In this section you will find advice and information on looking after your home environment, including ways to save money on home heating and insulation, how to manage pests in your garden, rules on outdoor burning and tips on good waste management.

Home Heating Air pollution from woodburners and open fires makes a major contribution to poor winter air quality in Christchurch and some Canterbur ..

Energy Efficiency Save money and help the environment by finding out how to make your home more energy efficient. ..

In the Garden These pages contain advice about plant pests in the garden and how to manage green waste at home. There's also information on the ..

Managing Waste Find information about how to deal with unwanted and hazardous household chemicals and general household waste. There are also tips fo ..

Hazardous Substances Find out about hazardous substances around the home and how to manage them safely so that they don't impact on our environment. Mouse ..

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