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[ad_1] Community champions leading the way for Biosecurity Week As part of Biosecurity Week (21–27 July), we’re celebrating the people and groups across Waitaha/Canterbury working hard to protect and restore our unique biodiversity. Whether it’s removing invasive pests, restoring native habitats, or educating the next generation, these local champions are building a better future through…
[ad_1] Mission to restore Aotearoa’s largest wetland brings hope Residents remember fishing at Waitaha/Canterbury’s largest lake with water so clear you could see aquatic plants swaying and schools of trout swimming. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Mission to restore Aotearoa’s largest wetland brings hope Residents remember fishing at Waitaha/Canterbury’s largest lake with water so clear you could see aquatic plants swaying and schools of trout swimming. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Bus capacity increased on two Canterbury routes Timaru’s school bus service, T2, and Route 86 Darfield to the City, have now both been increased to cater for the high demand they face. What’s changed Route 86 – Darfield to Christchurch: An additional assistant bus is being used on the Route 86 service in the…
[ad_1] Winter grazing flights highlight environmental progress in Hurunui Despite a wet winter, farmers in the Hurunui District are showing good progress in managing winter grazing. This feedback comes from our land management advisors following recent aerial monitoring flights. Annual winter grazing flights provide a cost-effective way to assess winter grazing practices across the region,…
[ad_1] Bus capacity increased on two Canterbury routes Timaru’s school bus service, T2, and Route 86 Darfield to the City, have now both been increased to cater for the high demand they face. What’s changed Route 86 – Darfield to Christchurch: An additional assistant bus is being used on the Route 86 service in the…
[ad_1] What does the future look like for local government? Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) came together today to discuss principles for future local government structures in Canterbury. Council Chair Craig Pauling said although recent media commentary relating to ‘scrapping regional government’ was unhelpful, a conversation was needed and should involve all levels of government…
[ad_1] Long-lost British ship “Thames” reemerges at Ashley River Mouth 160 years later What started as a routine coastal hazard report has turned into a remarkable rediscovery of maritime history, thanks to a hidden piece of shipwreck exposed at the Ashley River Mouth and some good old-fashioned detective work. A section of a long-forgotten wooden…
[ad_1] Towards Zero – uniting for wallaby control It’s going to take all of us to get on top of Aotearoa New Zealand’s pest wallaby problem—everyone has a role to play. The strength of this united approach is the focus of a new video, Toward Zero, released this week by us and Biosecurity New Zealand….
[ad_1] Amuri Basin farmers drive water quality improvement A farmer-led approach to improving local water quality is tipping conventional thinking on its head in North Canterbury’s Amuri Basin. Sourced from the Waiau Uwha and Hurunui Rivers, there are 149 properties in the Amuri Basin that receive irrigation water delivered by the Amuri Irrigation Company (AIC)….
[ad_1] Nominations open for regional council election Nominations are open for Canterbury Regional Council candidates in an election that comes at a “pivotal time” for regional government. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Catch a Metro bus to this year’s Winter Fireworks Spectacular We are again providing extra bus services for easier travel to Christchurch City Council’s Winter Fireworks Spectacular on Saturday 5 July 2025. Avoid road closures and parking challenges by catching the bus. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Hidden biodiversity revealed in Waitarakao catchment To protect freshwater life in Waitarakao catchment, we first need to know what’s there—and recent mahi by scientists and local farmers has revealed some surprises. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Robinson Kakahu Wetland gets funding boost for planting A remote inland wetland near the Kakahu River will get a boost for additional native plants thanks to support from the Ōrāri Temuka Ōpihi Pareora (OTOP) Water Zone Committee. The Robinson Kakahu Wetland is a 16-hectare former cattle-grazing area. Forestry company Port Blakely has been restoring…
[ad_1] Recycling farm plastics a win-win Farmers are increasingly doing the right thing when it comes to disposing of bale wrap and other farm plastics. Plasback commercial manager Neal Shaw estimates there’s been more than a 50 per cent increase in the amount of bale wrap recycled in Canterbury since 2021. However, there is room…
[ad_1] From our Chair: Annual Plan 2025/26 adopted [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Annual Plan 2025/26 adopted following strong public feedback Council has officially adopted the Annual Plan for 2025/26, following a robust public consultation process and strategic council deliberations that reflected the voices of communities across the region. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Busy Council meeting sees Annual Plan adopted and decision made on CBD land At this Wednesday’s Council meeting, Councillors adopted the Annual Plan 2025/26. It was a jam-packed meeting, and there were plenty of other interesting items on the agenda. The key decision at this week’s Council meeting was the adoption of the Annual…
[ad_1] Check the rules before you burn outdoors Around this time of year, we get many calls complaining about smoky or smelly outdoor fires. To avoid complaints from your neighbours and a visit from one of our incident response officers, get familiar with the outdoor burning rules and consider alternatives to burning. Under 2 hectares?…
[ad_1] Greater Christchurch bus fares to increase from 7 July 2025 From Monday 7 July 2025, bus and ferry fares will increase for Metro services across Christchurch, Selwyn, and Waimakariri. Chair Craig Pauling said this was a result of a decision made in December last year to increase public transport fares. “There’s no action needed…
[ad_1] Routes 95 & 97 now stop at Ravenswood, boosting Woodend connections A new bus stop in Woodend will strengthen the connection between Ravenswood residents and their use of Metro services. Route 95 Waikuku and Pegasus/City and Route 97 Rangiora/Pegasus are now picking up and dropping off customers from the new stop on Bob Robertson…
[ad_1] Preschoolers take initiative to save local eels Tamariki (children) from two Rangiora preschools are restoring their local stream, with help from Enviroschools and Waimakariri District Council (WDC). After a storm in 2024 knocked down trees on the Northbrook Stream, local preschool students were concerned about the lack of shade for tuna/eels. Little Peppertree and…
[ad_1] Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere opened to the sea Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere was reopened to the sea on Sunday (15 June), following a week-long earthworks operation that saw a dedicated team working to ready the site. After a successful opening in early May, the lake closed naturally due to sea swells depositing shingle and seawater at…
[ad_1] From our Deputy Chair: Regional council resolute in face of change We stand at a critical juncture for local government in New Zealand. Significant resource management, water, housing and infrastructure reforms are coming our way, and with the change in national direction, it has never been clearer that we need comprehensive local government reform,…
[ad_1] North Canterbury Community Vehicle Trust celebrates new garage The region’s oldest Community Vehicle Trust, located in North Canterbury, has officially opened its doors to a brand-new garage. The garage will house its six Rangiora-based vehicles, keeping them safe, secure, and frost-free over the colder months. The project has been six years in the making,…
[ad_1] New Diamond Harbour ferry dives into operation Black Cat and Metro’s new Diamond Harbour ferry, Black Pearl, has begun its operations. Two events, one for the community and another for officials, were held this month to celebrate the ferry’s launch. The vessel can carry up to 95 customers, almost double the capacity of the…
[ad_1] Funding the future of catchment management at Te Roto o Wairewa/Lake Forsyth The Banks Peninsula water zone committee recently dedicated $58,000 of their annual $75,000 Action Plan budget to Whakaora ai te wai o Te Pātaka – a collaborative approach to catchment management for Wairewa/Lake Forsyth, leading to the establishment of the new Wairewa…
[ad_1] Rubbish in parks wastes ratepayers’ money Regional park rangers are an industrious bunch who work hard to maintain Waitaha/Canterbury’s three regional parks and make them appealing places to be. But clearing rubbish is one task on the park rangers’ weekly to-do list that (literally) stinks. In the last 12 months, rangers hauled over 36…
[ad_1] Paving the way for indigenous vegetation in Rakaia Gorge The first stage of a major weed control programme in Rakaia Gorge is complete, with several signs of its success. So far, more than 7,000 hours of labour have been clocked up across approximately 42 hectares in a bid to protect the area’s rare and…
[ad_1] Green light given to enhance planting at tourist hotspot One of the Mackenzie Basin’s most photographed locations will benefit from nearby native planting and weed control, thanks to the support of the local water zone committee. The Upper Waitaki Zone Committee has endorsed a funding request from the Mackenzie Cooperating Parish to continue their…