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[ad_1] Council adopts initial proposal for representation arrangements Public submissions are open on Council’s initial proposal for councillor representation areas for Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury). Council’s initial proposal combines the Ashburton District area with the current South Canterbury/Ōtuhituhi constituency, to form a larger Mid-South Canterbury/Ōtuhituhi constituency, and leaving Selwyn/Waikirikiri as its own constituency. The…
[ad_1] Enviroschools Waitaha deploys tool to monitor water quality The Selwyn branch of Enviroschools Waitaha/Canterbury is trialling ‘bug bags’ as a way for communities to find out more about the water quality of our region’s awa/rivers. Glentunnel School trials bug bags in Selwyn River [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] A rare sighting on Ashburton bird tour As part of the recently reviewed Ashburton Shorebird Habitat Management Strategy, the Te Matapuna Girl Guides were taken on an educational tour of the Ashburton hapua bird platform. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] From our Deputy Chair: Striking the right balance with RMA reform You’ll likely be aware that the Government is proposing major changes to the Resource Management Act (RMA), and intends to eventually replace it completely. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] From Wednesday 7 August, work will get underway to install safe speed platforms, add cycle lanes, remove slip lanes, and update on-street parking around Riccarton Road, Hansons Lane, Waimairi Road and Main South Road at Curletts Road. A new signalised pedestrian crossing will be added on Waimairi Road outside the Bush Inn Centre, and…
[ad_1] Originating from Supergroove, Che Fu and Eight, the duo that makes up Tauranga band Midwave Breaks have hit the ground running since they formed in 2021. So far, they’ve achieved six singles in the Top 5 RadioScope Rock Charts and a further five in the Top 20. “We’re alt-rock overall, pretty retrospective in our…
[ad_1] The prominent site at 691 Colombo Street – between Hereford and Cashel Streets – has been temporarily transformed into a new public space, with artwork, planter boxes, seating and gravel surfacing. The Christchurch City Council Enliven Places Programme has worked with the owner McDonald’s New Zealand to improve the ‘look and feel’ of the…
[ad_1] Ongoing dry conditions put strain on lakes and rivers Ongoing dry conditions – due to lack of rain and snow melt – continue to put significant pressure on lakes and rivers across Waitaha/Canterbury. “While we have since seen some localised rainfall, there hasn’t been anywhere near enough to recharge our lakes and rivers and…
[ad_1] The $380,000 funding pool is open to anyone – from grassroots community organisations and schools to social enterprises and businesses. The key objectives behind the scheme are to meet the challenge of climate change through every means available, to help the community understand and prepare for the ongoing impacts of climate change, benefit from…
[ad_1] Christchurch City Council is proposing three options for the use of lanes which run on either side of Cranford Street between Berwick Street and Innes Road during peak times. The choices include bus lanes which would maintain priority for buses, clearways for all traffic, or T2 lanes which would give priority to vehicles with…
[ad_1] Asian Arts Festival This weekend The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora is hosting the Asian Arts Festival. The day will be a celebration of Asian arts and cultures, showcasing music, theatre, dance, a children’s fashion show, a talk show, workshops, food, an art market and cultural performances. Celebrate our city’s Asian communities with…
[ad_1] He has now clocked up just under 900km of running and hiking over his six-month visit – utilising the city’s public transport and a pair of sneakers. “To explore the beautiful Ōtautahi I grab a bus, start to run, then grab another bus to get back. It’s amazing that we can get in and…
[ad_1] Alford Forest’s Epic Battle: Holly vs Humans Sitting around 40km northwest of Ashburton is Alford Forest, a dense, swampy bushland that has allowed native trees like tōtara and kahikatea to thrive. It is one of the only places in the Ashburton district where you can see the gradation of wetland kahikatea pōkākā forest to…
[ad_1] More than 11,000 native trees and shrubs will be planted this season by Christchurch City Council, local residents and stakeholders on the western side of the former stadium site. A secondary path will also be installed throughout the area. The Lancaster Park redevelopment project began in 2021 with the sports fields back in play…
[ad_1] Key governance decisions made at Council meeting Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) has agreed a new committee structure that streamlines its business and focus on its three core services. At the Council meeting today (24 July 2024), the existing five current standing committees have been formally discharged and two new standing committees have been…
[ad_1] Celebrating the acceleration into an electric bus future Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) is celebrating its 21 newest electric buses, as it looks towards an all-electric future. The buses, which will be used on its urban fleet, bring its total number of electric vehicles (EVs) to 65. Councillor Vicky Southworth is excited by the…
[ad_1] “On site we’ve hit another exciting milestone during the month. We’re now halfway through the radial truss installation, with 20 of the 40 total now fabricated and in place,” says Mr Summerfield. “Installation of the radial diaphragm modules which cantilever off the radial trusses is also progressing well and is substantially advanced in the…
[ad_1] Each week, people head down to test ride bikes, drop off donations, help with repairs, connect with their community or just have a chat and a cup of tea, organiser Steven Muir said. The free fix up has been running for the last three years on Thursdays from 3pm at the Aranui Baptist Church….
[ad_1] Since opening its doors in April, Christchurch’s newest pool, library and customer service hub has welcomed over 80,000 visitors. Council Head of Recreation, Sports and Events Nigel Cox says the mixed used site has been “a winner”. “A typical visit could include taking an aqua fitness class at the pools, picking up a new…
[ad_1] Community planting day at Englefield Reserve Come along to Englefield Reserve, Northwood, on Saturday for a community planting day. The Styx Living Laboratory will be hosting the event and planting their 150,000th plant! Come along from 10am – 12pm to get involved. School holiday inflatable fun at Jellie Park Rush, jump, slip, slide, biff…
[ad_1] Over the past almost-two years, Pest Free Banks Peninsula (PFBP) has been systematically working its way across the Peninsula, removing pests such as possums, mustelids, feral cats and ungulates (e.g., goats and pigs). Working alongside communities and landowners, PFBP has removed thousands of pests and in doing so, helped support the rejuvenation and regeneration…
[ad_1] Christchurch City Council is inspecting the stormwater network in Corsair Bay, Cass Bay, Governors Bay, Charteris Bay Diamond Harbour and Church Bay, looking for potential sources of contamination in the Harbour. Acting Head of Three Waters Gavin Hutchison said finding out where contamination is coming from is a huge job. Septic tanks If you…
[ad_1] Council issues warnings following compliance investigation Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) has issued formal warnings to three parties following an independent compliance investigation into activities at a South Canterbury farm. Chief Executive Dr Stefanie Rixecker initiated an independent investigation in May following comments made by Chair Peter Scott in a media interview about farming…
[ad_1] North Canterbury residents want dirty burning to stop Residents in the Oxford/Cust area are reporting problems with heavy smoke from outdoor burning – learn the rules before you light and report air quality issues to our pollution line. Our air quality team will be heading out to check on outdoor burning activities causing problems…
[ad_1] Operation nurdle: Clamping down on problem plastics A round of surprise visits to ensure businesses are preventing ‘plastics pollution’ has seen some pleasing results. Our staff recently arrived unannounced at 15 Christchurch sites where plastic products were made or handled, to see how they were dealing with nurdles (small beads of waste plastic) and…
[ad_1] The annual programme of events aimed at school-aged children runs until Sunday July 21 and features a range of activities across Christchurch, Banks Peninsula, Selwyn and Waimakariri. Some of the highlights this week include a special market for kids, nighttime nature walks, lego play days and have-a-go music lessons. Rangiora Borough School Kid’s Market…
[ad_1] Top tips for late season winter grazing Winter grazing season is now almost over, and with most of your winter paddocks grazed, it’s important to minimise stock movement over bare earth to protect your soil integrity and prevent sedimentation and nutrient loss. Here are some of our top tips to get winter grazing right:…
[ad_1] At its meeting, the Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board approved the renewal of the road pavement and surface to address long-standing vibration issues, which have been exacerbated by increased traffic since the motorway opened in 2020. The vibration issues have been a historic problem, dating back to before the Canterbury Earthquake. The Board also approved…
[ad_1] Contractor Armitage Williams will be on site from next week and work is expected to be completed in the summer. This small but charming building, which uses finely crafted timber framing and glazing bars rather than steel framing, was closed to the public following the Canterbury earthquakes. The restoration of the building is the…
[ad_1] A collaboration between Ara Ake, Orion and the Community Energy Network is piloting the Community Energy Activator programme to support Christchurch and Selwyn communities develop a range of projects. The programme aims to empower local communities to actively participate in and benefit from real-world energy projects, to help move closer to a net-zero future…