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March

February

  • 28 February 2010 Media Update - Tsunami Alert 3pm 28 February 2010
    While the National Crisis Management Centre is downgrading the Tsunami alert to an advisory, restricted waterways around Banks Peninsula could still experience surges and people near the water should continue to exercise caution, Canterbury Civil Defence Emergency Management advises.
  • Media Update - Tsunami Alert 12.30pm 28 February 2010
    28 February 2010 Media Update - Tsunami Alert 12.30pm 28 February 2010
    Analysis of information being received suggests that any effect around Banks Peninsula will now be at the low end of the one to three metre prediction. Christchurch City Council Civil Defence Emergency Management and the Regional Emergency Management Office will continue monitoring and communicate with the National Crisis Management Centre. Other local authorities throughout the region will monitor the situation appropriate to the level of risk of their area.
  • Media Advisory - Tsunami Update 9.20 am 28 February 2010
    28 February 2010 Media Advisory - Tsunami Update 9.20 am 28 February 2010
    Initial indication is that some tsunami activity is being registered in the Chatham Islands. The latest information from the Chatham Islands is that the height of the first wave is 20 centimetres above normal sea level. The impact of this is likely to be minimal. After the initial wave, the water level then dropped by a total of around a metre. Further waves are being observed, and are at a similar height, or possibly slightly higher, than the first wave.
  • Regional Update – Tsunami Alert 8.00 am 28 February 2010.
    28 February 2010 Regional Update – Tsunami Alert - 8.00am 28 February 2010
    CDEM Group Emergency Coordination Centre activated since 0100 28 February 2010. A media release has been issued outlining risk to Canterbury coast including specific advice for Banks Peninsula, and advising farmers to move stock from low lying areas. People gathering along beaches will be moved on and residents have been advised to stay away from coastal areas.
  • Media Statement - Tsunami Update 28 February 2010.
    28 February 2010 Media Statement - Tsunami Update 28 February 2010
    Due to the 8.8 magnitude earthquake at Chile on Saturday night and tsunami warning from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management, residents in low lying areas of Banks Peninsula bays are advised to be prepared to evacuate. People need to be ready to move to safety by 8.00am and may not be able to return for at least 24 hours.
  • Environment Canterbury Council adopts for consultation funding of the Canterbury Water Management Strategy
    26 February 2010 Environment Canterbury Council adopts for consultation funding of the Canterbury Water Management Strategy
    The Environment Canterbury Council has voted 12-2 to adopt an amendment, for consultation, to its Annual Plan to provide $3.3M in funding for the Canterbury Water Management Strategy for the 2010-11 year.
  • Waimakariri River signage.
    25 February 2010 Waimakariri River signage
    The tragic death of a young man at the Waimakariri River this week has led to the call for more signs warning of the river’s danger.
  • High demand for Clean Heat as Christchurch’s new air rules approach.
    24 February 2010 High demand for Clean Heat as Christchurch’s new air rules approach
    The demand for Clean Heat financial assistance ahead of new air rules commencing on April 1 means waiting lists for assessments are growing. Christchurch residents who are not already prepared are advised to consider what alternatives they will use to stay warm this winter. The ban on the use of open fires and solid fuel burners 15 years or older will be in effect from April until September.
  • Environment Canterbury to work constructively with government following report
    19 February 2010 Environment Canterbury to work constructively with government following report
    The Chairman of Environment Canterbury, Alec Neill, has signalled that Environment Canterbury will work constructively with the government following the release of the review group report on Environment Canterbury.
  • Calling all Weedbusters.
    18 February 2010 Calling all Weedbusters
    Nominations for the 2010 Weedbuster Awards close on March 31. It’s now time to down tools and get nominating.
  • Calling all South Canterbury Weedbusters.
    18 February 2010 Calling all South Canterbury Weedbusters
    Nominations for the 2010 Weedbuster Awards close on March 31. It’s now time to down tools and get nominating.
  • Calling Mid Canterbury Weedbusters.
    18 February 2010 Calling Mid Canterbury Weedbusters
    Nominations for the 2010 Weedbuster Awards close on March 31. It’s now time to down tools and get nominating.
  • Calling Kaikoura Weedbusters.
    18 February 2010 Calling Kaikoura Weedbusters
    Nominations for the 2010 Weedbuster Awards close on March 31. It’s now time to down tools and get nominating.
  • Toxic algae: reminder to dog owners.
    11 February 2010 Toxic algae: reminder to dog owners
    Following the recent incident of a dog becoming ill after ingesting algae in Walter Park in northern Christchurch, dog owners are being reminded to be vigilant around water where dark brown/black algal mats are present.
  • Council to implement state of the environment water charging.
    11 February 2010 Council to implement state of the environment water charging
    A new model for funding environmental investigations and monitoring water was adopted for consultation at today’s Environment Canterbury council meeting.
  • More bike racks on Metro's longer routes.
    10 February 2010 More bike racks on Metro's longer routes
    Environment Canterbury has increased the number of buses carrying bike racks following successful trialling of the programme. The expanded service now includes 12 Metro routes in and around Christchurch involving hills or significant distances.
  • Possum control operations on Banks Peninsula.
    8 February 2010 Possum control operations on Banks Peninsula
    Possum control operations resume on Banks Peninsula in mid February; the latest phase in Environment Canterbury's organised ground control programme focusing on 11,000 hectares in the Akaroa Harbour basin.

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