Greater Christchurch Metro Strategy ReviewTell us how you think public transport should be improved in the future. Have your say and win.

Algal Bloom Warnings24 Feb 2010: The concentration of potentially toxic blue-green algae present in Lake Ellesmere/Te Waihora has reached a level that poses a risk to animal and human health. A health warning remains in place for Lake Forsyth/Te Roto O Wairewa, which has a bloom of the toxic blue-green algae Nodularia.

Appeal period closes for Change to RPSView appeals lodged with the Environment Court on the future growth of Greater Christchurch as outlined in Proposed Change 1.

Yes to clean air. No to open fires and old burners in winter.From 1 April open fires and solid fuel burners 15 years or older cannot be used from April to September. Don't risk a $300 fine - get alternative heating ready for winter.

Weedbuster AwardsCan you think of a local school, group or individual to put forward for the 2010 Weedbuster Awards? Visit www.weedbusters.org.nz or contact Gemma Bradfield on 03 364 9860 to make your nomination. Entries close March 31.