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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 public…
Leading the way in building a Canterbury Inter-School Enviro Network Our Youth Rōpū members are leading the way in building an inter-school enviro network for high school students in Christchurch. So far, Youth Rōpū members Amanda Kennedy and Shelby Allan have hosted three hui/meetings, all held at our office on Tuam Street. Shelby and Amanda,…
Healthier Homes Canterbury interest payments to be refunded We have committed to refunding all interest payments made by current and former borrowers in the Healthier Homes Canterbury scheme. The Healthier Homes Canterbury scheme was set up in August 2018 to help eligible Canterbury ratepayers add the cost of home heating, insulation and/or ventilation products and…
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 Director…
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 their…
Then check out our peek behind the curtain of the Canterbury Provincial Chambers. Ticket holders are getting a tour of the building on the corner of Armagh, Gloucester and Durham Streets on May 6 and 7 as part of the Open Christchurch architecture festival. It will be the first time the public has been able…
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 committing…
New reports paint picture of declining fish populations in Canterbury rivers We have published two new reports into fish communities, documenting reductions in the abundance of several key species. These reports reinforce observations from river users, and a NIWA report highlights that more research is needed into the drivers of changes in fish communities. A…
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 other…
Feedlot consent applications in Canterbury In Canterbury cattle feedlots – and the resource consents required for them to operate – are the subject of intense community interest. There is only one feedlot with consent to operate in Canterbury, which is located on the coast near Ashburton. Since late 2022/early 2023, we have received resource consent…
Canterbury wilding conifer control update The National Wilding Conifer Control Programme was established in 2016 to ensure a collaborative, coordinated and effective approach to national wilding management. Source link
Protecting Waitaha Canterbury rivers from invasive weeds Weed management is critical when it comes to keeping our communities safe from flood risks, and it also plays an important role in protecting biodiversity in our region’s precious land and waterways. Healthy waterways are central to a thriving environment. They connect communities ki uta ki tai/from the…
Protecting braided river birds pays off in North Canterbury The community got a first-hand look at how black-fronted terns and black-billed gulls are being protected in North Canterbury. Presentations at the rugby club before the river visit Around 40 people attended the braided river birds field day in Culverden in late November, which was organised…
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 initiative…
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, including…
Canterbury Mayoral Forum congratulates its new Chair The Canterbury Mayoral Forum has selected Nigel Bowen as its Chair for this local government term, having met for the first time this triennium on Friday 25 November. “I would like to thank members for appointing me to this important regional leadership position. This term will be a…
Christchurch City Council has agreed to grant Canterbury Museum seven permanent easements over reserve land in the Botanic Gardens. The easements will not impact on the public’s enjoyment of the Botanic Gardens but are critical to Canterbury Museum’s planned redevelopment. The Museum is soon to start work on a $205 million redevelopment of its buildings…
Council supports new fund for Canterbury environmental projects A new charitable fund will help speed up the delivery of environmental projects in Waitaha Canterbury. “We have established the Green Philanthropy Fund to help support the innovators in Canterbury,” Chief Executive of the Christchurch Foundation Amy Carter said at the fund’s launch at Riccarton Bush/Pūtaringamotu on…
Canterbury public bus drivers receive wage increase Environment Canterbury is pleased to announce a wage increase for public bus drivers across Canterbury following discussions with operators and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. Earlier this week contract variations were formalised to increase Go Bus Transport and Ritchies Transport driver wages in Greater Christchurch to $28 per…
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 and…
A one-off Government grant of $25 million will allow Canterbury Museum to push on with its planned redevelopment. Associate Minister of Finance Dr Megan Woods announced the Government grant this morning. Canterbury Museum Trust Board Chair David Ayers says the money from the Government, which will help to fund seismic strengthening and base isolation work,…
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 been…
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 the…
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 2020,…
New candidates to vie for Canterbury constituencies Election contests will be held in all seven constituencies for the Canterbury Regional Council. “With the deadline passing for people to get their nominations in and candidates confirmed, I can advise that there will be an election in all seven constituencies,” Environment Canterbury Electoral Officer Anthony Morton said….
New candidates to vie for Canterbury constituencies Election contests will be held in all seven constituencies for the Canterbury Regional Council. “With the deadline passing for people to get their nominations in and candidates confirmed, I can advise that there will be an election in all seven constituencies,” Environment Canterbury Electoral Officer Anthony Morton said….
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 Court…
Severe weather event across Canterbury Canterbury Civil Defence and Emergency Management (CDEM) Group has activated the Emergency Coordination Centre, in response to the current severe weather event across Canterbury. Group Controller for Canterbury CDEM Sean Poff says they are working with iwi, territorial authorities, emergency services and partner agencies to assess and respond to the…
University of Canterbury asteroid hunters name space rock for Distinguished Professor Roy Kerr University of Canterbury asteroid hunters have named an asteroid they discovered in honour of eminent mathematician University of Canterbury Distinguished Professor Roy Kerr, renowned for his influential work in astrophysics resulting from his solving Einstein’s equation of relativity relating to rotating black…
Canterbury study tackles collisions in junior rugby players #Philanthropy@UC A world-leading University of Canterbury (UC) trial aims to tackle collisions in junior rugby and collision-related injuries on the rugby field. University of Canterbury Professor Nick Draper (left) invited players from the Prebbleton Rugby Football Club Senior Girls’ team to join his study into the effects…