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[ad_1] Join the Environment Canterbury Youth Rōpū for 2026 If you’re a young person aged 14–24 who wants to make a difference for the environment and your community, the Environment Canterbury Youth Rōpū is your chance to take action, grow your leadership skills, and influence real decisions. The Environment Canterbury Youth Rōpū (EYR) is a…
[ad_1] Marine oil spill response exercise minimises impacts on our coastal environment A simulated marine oil spill at Te Ana Marina in Lyttelton last week provided our staff the opportunity to practice deploying marine oil spill response equipment and talk through probable response options. Exercises liked these are held at least twice a year for…
[ad_1] Every 10 years, Christchurch City Council reviews its Dog Control Bylaw and Policy which set out how the 45,000 dogs registered across the district should be managed in public spaces. A survey was open in July with more than 6,000 responses received to questions about whether dogs should be leashed on paths and tracks,…
[ad_1] New programme cultivates next-gen guardians of our environment The inaugural Whakaraupō Moana programme, an immersive multi-day learning experience for secondary and tertiary ākonga/students, proved an empowering opportunity for young guardians of our natural world. Hosted in Whakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour, Whaka-Ora Healthy Harbour and Environment Canterbury, in partnership with the Untouched World Foundation and Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke,…
[ad_1] Popular fund opens to give community groups a helping hand to better our environment Our Waitaha Action to Impact Fund is now accepting applications for its fourth funding round, and we invite community groups to apply. The Waitaha Action to Impact Fund is a contestable fund for community organisations in Canterbury. Funding has been…
[ad_1] High country hāngī event celebrates special environment Harakeke weaving, hunting for tiny aquatic invertebrates and enjoying a delicious hāngī! About 80 people from the Ōmarama community had a fantastic day out at Ōmarama Station at a special event hosted by the Upper Waitaki Water Zone Committee on Friday 17 May. It was a big…
[ad_1] Environment Canterbury welcomes new study into our water quality challenge Environment Canterbury agrees with a new study that found achieving national bottom lines for contaminants across New Zealand will be a huge challenge. The report released by Our Land and Water, ‘Current state of water contaminants compared to bottom lines‘, found that substantial reductions…
[ad_1] The report grades over 100 of Canterbury’s most popular swimming spots to show their suitability for swimming and recreation. Grades are determined by five years’ worth of water monitoring and sanitary survey data collected at each site. ECan provides this information to local health authorities and district Councils so they can take the appropriate…
[ad_1] Popular fund opens to give community groups a helping hand to better our environment Our Waitaha Action to Impact Fund has opened for its third funding round, with community groups now invited to make an application. The Waitaha Action to Impact Fund is a contestable fund for community organisations in Canterbury. Funding has been…
[ad_1] Environment Canterbury office becomes the first in NZ to achieve green certification trifecta Our Tuam Street building has become the first in the country to be awarded three certifications for environmental performance. “The triple ratings achievement demonstrates Environment Canterbury’s commitment to lead in climate change resilience, and we are very proud of this,” said…
[ad_1] Environment Canterbury welcomes youth representatives to committee Two youth representatives have joined a key committee of the Canterbury Regional Council. The Regional Leadership, Climate and Community Resilience Committee has appointed Oscar Bloom and Alice Docking as youth members with full voting rights. “More and more we’re seeing that young people have an expectation that…
[ad_1] Teaming up with University of Canterbury for the environment We are teaming up with the University of Canterbury (UC) to tackle some of the most pressing environmental issues of our time. Both Waitaha Canterbury institutions are using science to support environmental sustainability aimed at creating a more resilient future for all. Together, we are…
[ad_1] Environment Canterbury welcomes new national freshwater report A new national report looking at the state of our freshwater will be a key tool that informs plans to protect Canterbury’s rivers, lakes and aquifers. The Our Freshwater 2023 report, prepared by the Ministry for the Environment and Stats NZ, takes data provided by us and…
[ad_1] Financial boost given to community groups who take action for a better environment Our Waitaha Action to Impact Fund has given 35 organisations around the region/takiwa a much-needed financial boost. The Waitaha Action to Impact Fund is a contestable fund for community organisations in Canterbury. Funding has been given out to a range of…
[ad_1] Celebrate World Wetlands Day and help protect a treasured environment Today, 2 February, is World Wetlands Day. If you want to help form a better picture of a treasured environment and celebrate biodiversity, then sign up for the upcoming Bioblitz at Muriwai o Whata/Coopers Lagoon. Along with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and Te…
[ad_1] Environment Canterbury welcomes extension of half-price fares Environment Canterbury welcomes the Government’s extension of half-price public transport fares until 31 March 2023. The half-price fare extension will apply to all of Canterbury’s public transport services which are currently receiving the discount. Metro’s new fare structure is scheduled to be implemented once the 50% fares…
[ad_1] Environment Canterbury welcomes announcement of agreement for bus drivers Environment Canterbury welcomes the announcement of an upcoming sector agreement for bus drivers by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and the Minister of Immigration Michael Wood. Chair of the regional council (Environment Canterbury) Peter Scott said the bus driver shortage had impacted services across the country,…
[ad_1] Environment Canterbury first on board to deliver New Zealand’s new way to pay on the bus Canterbury has been announced as the first region to roll out a new way of paying for public transport anywhere in New Zealand – making it easier for locals and tourists alike to hop on and off buses…
[ad_1] Final results confirm eight new councillors for Environment Canterbury Council Final election results confirm the make-up of the Environment Canterbury Council, with an even split of new and returning councillors for the new term. The results mean there will be eight new councillors on the Council along with eight returning councillors. Incumbent councillors have…
[ad_1] Environment Canterbury celebrate kick-starting Living Wage accreditation Environment Canterbury will soon apply to be an accredited Living Wage employer. After Council asked staff to begin the process in July, the Living Wage Movement visited this week to acknowledge the journey Environment Canterbury has been on and celebrate with Councillors and staff. As part of…
[ad_1] Environment Canterbury won’t appeal water bottling decision Environment Canterbury has decided it will not seek leave to appeal the recent decision of the Court of Appeal on its grant of consents for Cloud Ocean Water Limited and Rapaki Natural Resources Limited to carry out water bottling activities at plants previously used for other industrial activities. In…
[ad_1] Environment Canterbury receives water bottling decision from Court of Appeal Environment Canterbury today received the decision of the Court of Appeal on its grant of consents for Cloud Ocean Water Limited and Rapaki Natural Resources Limited to carry out water bottling activities at plants previously used for other industrial activities. In 2020, the High…
[ad_1] Community organisation fund taking action for the environment Applications are now open for a contestable fund for community organisations taking action for a better environment in Canterbury. Building community engagement and action The Waitaha Action to Impact Fund was established in 2021 to enhance community engagement and action, and encourage environmental projects that are…
[ad_1] Students from Climate Action Campus are teaming up with Christchurch City Council park rangers to plant native trees and shrubs on a parcel of former red zone land on Friday. The Climate Action Campus takes students from nine different schools who are involved in creating gardens, orchards and greenhouses on a 1.8 hectare piece…
[ad_1] Strong connections and an uplifting learning environment at UC Recent graduate Amiria Reid’s (Ngāti Porou, Te Whānau-a-Kai) love for her whakapapa, community and environment motivated her to do a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Canterbury and led her to a fulfilling job. Amiria Reid (Ngāti Porou, Te Whānau-a-Kai) “The story of tangata…
[ad_1] A biodiversity fund set up by Christchurch City Council has given grants to seven projects so they can further their work to protect the environment. The Council set up the Christchurch Biodiversity Fund in 2017 to support and encourage initiatives that protect and enhance indigenous biodiversity on private land. Today, the Council’s Three Waters…
[ad_1] Plan to transform food processing waste would boost NZ economy and environment Micro-organisms found in bacteria and fungi could help change food waste into high-value products that would boost New Zealand’s economy by $1.6 billion a year and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. University of Canterbury Environmental Science Professor Brett Robinson is working on a…
[ad_1] Silver Fern Farms Co-operative has reported a net profit after tax of $32.4m for the 2020 financial year. Its investment, Silver Fern Farms Limited, reported a net profit after tax of $65.4m in the same period. Silver Fern Farms Co-operative Chairman Richard Young said the financial result achieved by the Co-operative and Silver Fern…
[ad_1] Advice for using public transport during Alert Level 4 remains the same. Thanks to those who have been adhering to the restrictions, keeping our drivers and each other safe. As a reminder: Face coverings are essential on public transport and everywhere when you are out and about, for everyone 12 and over. Greater Christchurch…
[ad_1] Approval to support public transport drivers to receive the Living Wage was given by Environment Canterbury Council in July this year. We are working with operators to finalise and agree the amount of funding required, and a process to provide surety that drivers receive this funding. The Amalgamated Workers Union (AWUNZ) has a planned…