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Meatworks sentenced to pay $57,000 for discharge to land and marine area FEATURE IMAGE: This photo, taken on 26 March 2021, shows discharge from Alliance Smithfield meatworks entering the marine environment off the coast of Waitarakao Washdyke Lagoon. Alliance Smithfield meatworks has been sentenced to pay $57,000 after being prosecuted by Environment Canterbury for unlawfully discharging…
Waste to energy plant consent applications received Environment Canterbury has received resource consent applications from South Island Resource Recovery Limited for a proposed waste to energy plant near Waimate and is now auditing the applications before any public notification begins. We received seven resource consent applications on Wednesday 21 September, which contain numerous documents and…
October will not only be the busiest school holiday period at Auckland Airport since 2019 – it will also see the return of two airline powerhouses, United Airlines and American Airlines. Scott Tasker, General Manager Customer and Aero Commercial, said it was an exciting way to bookend the month, with the restart of United Airlines…
On Sunday 2 October, Te Papa will welcome home MÄori and Moriori ancestral remains being repatriated from the Natural History Museum, Vienna. The first repatriation to New Zealand from the Natural History Museum, Vienna, and the biggest repatriation from Austria includes a group of MÄori and Moriori ancestors that represent the remains of approximately 64…
As September draws to a close we haven’t seen the last of the winter weather. While the week starts warm for much of New Zealand, a southerly change arriving late on Thursday has MetService forecasting colder temperatures and even some snowfall to round out the month. While there is plenty of dry weather across the…
Fun Day will launch pump track at McLeans Forest On Sunday October 2, we will officially open the new pump track and drag strip at McLeans Forest. The launch day will include bike races, prizes, track demonstrations and a sausage sizzle. Parks and Forests Manager Chuck Dowdell said the new features will be an asset…
Consumer NZ’s recent study of rental property managers (https://www.consumer.org.nz/articles/the-imbalance-of-power-in-new-zealand-s-rental-market) found some prospective tenants were being asked, potentially unlawfully, to share more personal information than necessary in their property applications. The watchdog conducted a nationwide mystery shop of property agents to find out whether they were following guidance issued by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC)….
Recent surveys show that 89% of Christchurch residents believe mental health is an important or very important issue. “This is the highest ranking of any issue for residents, yet it doesn’t get the coverage or attention of other issues. It is something I believe we need to be talking and doing more about,” says Renée…
LAWA river and lake water quality national assessment welcomed Environment Canterbury welcomes the latest river and lake 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, streams and lakes, particularly our iconic braided rivers, on World Rivers Day. She…
E ngÄ Mana, e ngÄ Reo, Rau Rangatira mÄ kua huihui mai nei i tÄnei Whare Nui o te Ao NgÄ mihi maioha ki a koutou katoa, mai i tÅku Whenua o Aotearoa Tuia ki runga, Tuia ki raro, ka Rongo to pÅ ka rongo te ao NÅ reira, tÄnÄ koutou kÄtoa Mr President, Mr…
After 12 years in local body politics, including six as Deputy Mayor, Councillor Andrew Turner is bowing out and looking forward to a life with greater freedom and flexibility. Cr Turner entered office shortly after the September 2010 earthquake as a member of the Lyttelton Mt Herbert Community Board. He served three years on the…
Street artwork series launches across New Zealand in celebration of women’s rugby Rugby World Cup 2021 has today unveiled plans for a series of seven bespoke, large scale street artworks that will ‘pop-up’ in locations across New Zealand in celebration of women’s rugby. The series, entitled Support Our Sisters: The Art of Rugby will see…
The tsunami sirens along Christchurch’s coastline will undergo routine testing at 11am this Sunday. The 45 sirens, which are located at strategic points between Brooklands and Taylors Mistake, will sound for up to three minutes. “If you are near the coast on Sunday morning and you hear the tsunami sirens going off, you don’t need…
Christchurch City Council Electoral Officer Jo Daly is urging people to get voting. Ballot box locations Akaroa Library, 2 Selwyn Avenue Akaroa Service Centre, 78 Rue Lavaud Aranui Library, 109 Aldershot Street Diamond Harbour Library, Waipapa Avenue Environment Canterbury, 200 Tuam Street Fendalton Library, 4 Jeffreys Road Hornby Library & Service Centre, 8 Goulding Avenue…
Christchurch City Council and University of Canterbury (UC) are proud to present a showcase of research and action towards addressing the climate emergency and creating a more sustainable future. Tītohu Tūroa|Sustainability Showcase will take place on Friday 28 October at UC’s Ilam Campus Engineering Core to share how research combined with work by local organisations…
Atawhai, the new $10million sport and multi-purpose centre at Rangi Ruru Girls’ School in Christchurch, has officially opened. The McIldowie Partners-designed building includes a state-of-the-art sports court which can be transformed into an events space, a fitness centre and learning spaces. The project took 18-months to complete and has been brought to life thanks to…
The new sludge treatment system at the Christchurch wastewater treatment plant is significantly improving the biological health of the oxidation ponds, reducing the odours and seeing waterfowl return. Head of Three Waters, Helen Beaumont, says that with better-quality wastewater now flowing through the oxidation ponds, the health of the ponds is recovering at a faster…
Christchurch’s prospects for teams to be headquartered in the city for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 have improved with the news that the Government is contributing to upgrades of potential sporting facilities earmarked for the tournament. The bulk of the Government investment in Christchurch facilities will go to pitch upgrades at Avonhead Park, a…
Ask a broadcasting student to share their wildest dream – they’re likely to say, ‘to be a foreign correspondent’. Such opportunities are rare on the New Zealand media landscape – but three recent Ara-Te PÅ«kenga New Zealand Broadcasting School (NZBS) graduates can not only claim that title, but can list covering one of the world’s…
Track closed on Pūkaki-Tākapo River A main access track along the Pūkaki – Tākapo/Tekapo River is closed following significant landslips. The track is near the delta of the Ōhau, Waitaki and Pūkaki – Tākapo rivers, and will be closed indefinitely. Warning tape on either side of the slips will be replaced with semi-permanent deterrents on…
Celebrate World Rivers Day 2022 Every year, the last Sunday of September is celebrated as World Rivers Day and, for 2022, that’s Sunday 25 September. So, what is World Rivers Day all about and how can you get behind it? What is World Rivers Day? The first World Rivers Day was celebrated in 2005 and…
“ACT is tonight holding a public meeting in Christchurch to discuss a better way of building housing infrastructure than Labour/National’s housing deal, which Christchurch City Council has rejected,” says ACT Leader David Seymour. “The Christchurch City Council recently voted against the density rules brought about by Labour/National’s deal, with Mayor Lianne Dalziel also writing to…
Callum was diagnosed at three months old with a range of neuro-disabilities, including cerebral palsy and Epilepsy, both of which present several associated behaviours and challenges for solo mum of two Melanie. Since his diagnosis in November 2015, life has been a constant challenge as Callum’s needs became all-consuming. His epilepsy has had significant impact…
Historic sheep dips identified in Waimate research Research on historic land use in the Waimate district has found that old sheep dips are the most common source of potential soil contamination in the area. This follows the trend of other Canterbury districts, including Ashburton and Hurunui, that also share a strong history of sheep farming….
Biosecurity New Zealand has welcomed 17 new quarantine officers to help protect Aotearoa’s borders from invasive pests and diseases. Eleven officers graduated on Friday after completing an intensive 10-week training programme. They will work at frontline border locations in Auckland to ensure international travellers and imported goods comply with New Zealand’s strict biosecurity rules. The…
Nitrate exceedance in council drinking water supply near Waimate A council-run rural water supply near Waimate has recently been impacted by high nitrate concentrations and is not meeting drinking water standards. Environment Canterbury is supporting Waimate District Council to help resolve the nitrate exceedance at its Lower Waihao Rural Water Supply in the Glenavy and…
The Christchurch Call Summit in New York was another important milestone for the Call Community. The multi-stakeholder forum provided the opportunity for civil society members, academia, tech platforms and government leaders to discuss pathways forward in combatting terrorist and violent extremist content online. “While many governments are grappling with these complex issues, we would like…
“The Christchurch Call has been important in highlighting the urgency of tackling terrorist and violent extremist content online. However, governments and tech companies have a lot more to do to implement the Calls commitments and to help communities have a stronger voice in how that happens,” says InternetNZ’s Interim Chief Executive, Andrew Cushen. Today, the…
When Paul and Shirley Watson moved south from Wellington they wanted to build themselves a forever home that would be cheap to run and comfortable to live in as they got older. So instead of buying a standard new home, they chose to build a single-storey ‘superhome’ that maximises natural solar gain through large triple-glazed…
Christchurch residents can look forward to an event-packed spring and summer as the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions clears the way for lots of fun community events. Christchurch City Council Events and Arts Manager Lucy Blackmore says it is a welcome change to have more certainty around event planning. “There’s been a lot of disruption over…