Simons Pass Station’s consents have created a lot of interest among environmental groups and individuals concerned about the impact on the Mackenzie Basin landscape, water quality and its indigenous flora...
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Environment Canterbury is urging farmers impacted by cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis to contact their local zone team.
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Environment Canterbury, Christchurch City Council and the Canterbury District Health Board are committed to working together to resolve quarry dust issues in the Yaldhurst area.
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Note: This news article was originally published on 25 May 2017.There has been increased interest in water bottling consents recently so we thought we’d clear up a few things.
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In the middle of a rural suburb in Christchurch, tension between residents and the quarrying industry is coming to a head.
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A fish screen is required whenever a water take could impact fish. They are designed to protect fish, including trout, salmon as well as native fish by keeping them out...
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Environment Canterbury has today released a report commissioned by the five agencies with statutory responsibility for land and water management in the iconic Mackenzie Basin.
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Endangered native birds, including the wrybill, black-fronted tern and black-billed gull have started to return to the Ashley-Rakahuri River for their breeding
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Environment Canterbury has committed to continue working with the Department of Conservation and local landowners to protect bittern/matuku habitats.
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The Waimakariri Water Zone Committee is seeking community feedback on draft recommendations for addressing challenges for freshwater management in the zone.
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Public consultation opens today on the draft Regional Public Transport Plan, and Environment Canterbury has announced that this Saturday, 22 September, travel on its bus network will be free.Saturday is...
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Anyone causing sediment to run into Christchurch’s waterways may soon be subject to an instant fine.