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[ad_1] More than 34,000 wilding pines have been removed from Black Jack Reserve in Kuaotunu. This control work is one of nine wilding pines community-led projects in the Waikato to receive funding from the Government’s Jobs for Nature programme. Kristina Pickford, a trustee of Kuaotunu Peninsula Trust, says the number of wilding pines removed from…
[ad_1] The Waikato region appears “an afterthought” in the Government’s Resource Management (Enabling Housing Supply and Other Matters) Amendment Bill, which is designed to improve housing supply. Chair of Waikato Regional Council’s Strategy and Policy Committee, Pamela Storey, today told the Select Committee Hearing that much of the focus of the Bill appeared to be…
[ad_1] WorkSafe New Zealand is reminding businesses they must assess the capabilities of their workers in a safe and controlled environment after those responsible for a life-altering incident which left a teenage girl paraplegic were sentenced in the Christchurch District Court. On her first day working for Blackadder Racing in January 2019 the victim was…
[ad_1] The Christchurch Foundation and Environment Canterbury have partnered with the intent to launch a ‘Green Philanthropy Fund’. The fund, which will be launched later this year, is focused on accelerating positive environmental change across greater Åtautahi/Christchurch and the wider Waitaha/Canterbury region. “Together we are making a long-term commitment to support evidence-based projects, and the…
[ad_1] Community groups get funding to better our environment In its inaugural year, the Waitaha Action to Impact Fund is proud to support 20 community groups across Waitaha to the tune of $215,000. In fact, a total of 46 applications were received for our fund, totalling $810,000 which far exceeded the funds available. The new…
[ad_1] Environment Canterbury responds to Overseer review Environment Canterbury is implementing an interim solution to respond to the Government’s review of Overseer. Find out how this may affect you. Science Director Tim Davie said that in light of the review’s findings, it was necessary to develop an interim solution to allow consent processing and Farm Environment Plan…
[ad_1] Meet our incident response officer (IRO) and resource management officer (RMO) at Environment Canterbury Meet two of our superstar staff, Nathan Dougherty from customer services and Georgia Simmonds, one of our resource management officers. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] UC timber wall innovation a leap forward for safety, construction and environment Exciting new research has demonstrated cross-laminated timber (CLT) walls are feasible and cost-competitive with steel or concrete systems in low-rise buildings and offer significant environmental benefits. Ben Moerman shows how the steel dowels in the specially designed connections bend to absorb seismic…
[ad_1] Support available to achieve the best outcomes for the land and environment Two new faces that you may see around, are our biodiversity and land management advisors for Christchurch West Melton and Banks Peninsula, Martin Rutledge and Will Todhunter. The pair are both passionate about their roles, and are keen to talk to people…
[ad_1] Soil conservation project benefits environment and community Reduced amounts of sediment and phosphorus are entering Hurunui and Kaikōura waterways while closer community connections are being created thanks to a four-year, $4.1 million Soil Conservation and Revegetation project (SCAR project). Some 9000 poplar and willow poles have been planted on 76 hill country farms during…
[ad_1] Environment Canterbury welcomes LAWA river water quality national assessment Environment Canterbury welcomes the latest river water quality assessment from Land Air Water Aotearoa (LAWA). Chair Jenny Hughey said it was important to reflect on the state of all Canterbury rivers and streams, and particularly our iconic braided rivers on World Rivers Day. Canterbury not…
[ad_1] New community organisation fund taking action for the environment Applications are open for a new contestable fund for community organisations who want to take action for a better environment in Canterbury. Building community engagement and action The Waitaha Action to Impact Fund was established to enhance community engagement and action, and encourage environmental projects…
[ad_1] COVID-19 key updates from Environment Canterbury Get the latest information on the evolving COVID-19 situation and advice on how we are responding and adapting to government directives and the changing situation. Update 1: 19 August 2021 New Zealand is at alert level 4. Please go to the Government’s dedicated website covid19.govt.nz for COVID-related updates…
[ad_1] UC researchers tackle ‘invisible’ plastic threat to our environment For Plastic Free July, we sat down with two of Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading microplastics researchers to discuss the impact microplastics are having on our environment. Less than 5mm (or half a centimetre) in diameter, microplastics are classed in two categories; primary microplastics are those…
[ad_1] Anyone can “Walk a Mile in a Refugee’s Shoes” during the upcoming Walking Festival. One of the new walks on the opening day – Saturday, 17 April – illustrates the festival’s fresh focus on walks that help people to “Explore/ Hōpara, Learn/Ako and Connect/Hono”. It is among the 50-plus walks on offer between Saturday,…
[ad_1] Cleaner waterways, a chlorine-free water supply, and a collaborative approach to creating a better environment are on the agenda for Councillor Pauline Cotter as she looks to the next 10 years in Christchurch. Christchurch has emerged from the earthquakes a greener city. We are treasuring our natural environment more and celebrating the beauty of…
[ad_1] Oceans policy needed to protect $7 billion environment – Law Professor You might think as a nation New Zealand would actively protect an environment that contributed over $7 billion to the economy, but University of Canterbury (UC) Law Professor Karen Scott says we aren’t doing enough to protect New Zealand’s maritime zone – something…
[ad_1] Simplicity, the nonprofit KiwiSaver and Investment Fund manager which gives 15% of fees to the Simplicity Charitable Trust, today announced its biggest donations to date. Over $250,000 has been donated to five organisations across New Zealand, doing critical work for young people and the environment. Lifewise Charitable Trust – $50,000 to support their youth…
[ad_1] A Christchurch metal recycling business is on a fast track to improving the local environment via a high-tech treatment train, leading to a major upgrade in its on-site waste management. An industry veteran, Metalcorp NZ has taken a two-pronged approach to treating trade waste and reducing storm-water contamination in order to mitigate the impact…
[ad_1] Environment Canterbury welcomes LAWA river water quality data At Environment Canterbury, we welcome the latest river water quality data from Land, Air, Water Aotearoa (LAWA). Environment Canterbury Chair Jenny Hughey said it was important to reflect on the state of all Canterbury rivers and streams, and particularly our iconic braided rivers. Canterbury not alone…
[ad_1] From our chair: Environment Canterbury purchases neighbouring site *Jenny Hughey, Chair, Environment Canterbury Ten years after the first of the many damaging quakes that shook Christchurch, work is ongoing to rebuild the central city. While significant progress has been made, a small number of sites still appear as they did post-quake, fronted by containers,…
[ad_1] She is the Styx Purakaunu Living Laboratory Trust’s youngest volunteer and one of about a dozen people who meet on the first Saturday of each month to record bird numbers and their species. Along with bird monitoring, trust volunteers carry out water quality monitoring on the Styx River catchment, a spring-fed ecosystem in Harewood, on…
[ad_1] Council rates balance COVID recovery and environment priorities Today, our Council formally adopted the 2020/21 Annual Plan (PDF File, 19.33MB) and set the rates for the coming year (1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021). Council strike rates Council will increase its total rates revenue by 4% in the 2020/21 financial year. This is 5.8% less…
[ad_1] Fares will be reinstated on public transport services in Christchurch from Monday 15 June after several weeks of free travel. Waka Kotahi, the New Zealand Transport Agency, provided free fares under Alert Level 4 and 3, but that is coming to an end now the country is in Alert Level 2. Environment Canterbury Senior…
[ad_1] COVID-19 updates from Environment Canterbury We are closely monitoring the evolving COVID-19 situation, for the safety of all our staff and our communities. This page will be regularly updated with information and advice on how we are responding and adapting to government directives and the changing situation. Update 16: 2 June 2020 From Tuesday…
A sustainable home does not mean a minimal home, or one without style. With most homes, you wouldn’t even know it is one unless you look very closely. Sustainable simple means that you are designing and building with certain goals in mind, in order to receive specific benefits. You as the homeowner choose what and…
Over the next few weeks I will be talking about the new craze thats hitting the world and that is “GOING GREEN”. With so mnay of us concerned about global warming and how we are now impacting our planet by the day to day running of our lives it is important to note a few…
Generation Y have been bought up with an awareness of the environment and have become more inclined to use and purchase items that are deemed eco friendly. As a result eco-friendly properties are growing to be more well-liked. For a sellers best interest if your house is eco it’s useful for your buyers to be…