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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 this…
Farmer workshop in Omarama focuses on coping with dry autumn conditions Farmers and rural professionals in the Mackenzie Basin came together to talk through strategies for dealing with the challenges of extreme weather in Omarama in April. Source link
The dangers of open roads and driving to the conditions are the focuses of this year’s Crash Bash programme. The Crash Bash road safety education programme is rolling out across Canterbury schools between 20 February – 24 March with the aim of keeping teenagers safe on the open road. The programme tours secondary schools in…
Due to milder conditions and a gentle easterly wind over the past few days, Christchurch City Council has received an increased number of reports of unpleasant odours coming from the oxidation ponds at the wastewater treatment plant. Head of Three Waters Helen Beaumont says the air quality readings that staff received this morning show increased…
Be ready for adverse conditions when practising intensive winter grazing Amid scrutiny on intensive winter grazing around the country, we’re looking to our farmers to lead the way in showing we know how to plan for the worst by preparing well. Environment Canterbury Regional Implementation Lead Tami Woods said that farmers practicing intensive winter grazing…
In perfect summer conditions, the Porritt Classic served up a New Zealand resident record, six meeting records, a pair of national Para records and a slew of personal bests on a thrilling day of action in Hamilton. Led by Portia Bing’s blistering New Zealand resident record in the 400m hurdles, a formidable hammer throw by…
With warm windy conditions expected this week, householders and landowners across Canterbury and the Top of the South are being urged not to light outdoor fires during lockdown, to save firefighters having to respond to calls from anxious neighbours and break their COVID bubbles. Christchurch Metro Area Manager Dave Stackhouse says brigades responded to 19…
Winter freshwater snapshot shows dry conditions easing Some of the driest conditions ever recorded across parts of Canterbury have eased slightly following heavy rainfall in late May and June. Data from the start of July show a boost in soil moisture and rising groundwater levels. In May, water levels in 93% of the wells we monitor…
Check conditions before burning outside Open fire season began in Canterbury on 20 May, but be sure to check the conditions before lighting an outdoor burn. Southern zone delivery lead, Brian Reeves said “Outdoor burns are permitted activities under the Canterbury Air Regional Plan, but they must meet certain conditions. Burns must be on properties…
Fire and Emergency is banning the use of fireworks in a number of locations around Christchurch. The ban will include Akaroa, Bottle Lake and the Port Hills and is effective from 6pm on Wednesday 16 December. Overnight on Friday there was a significant fire above Hillsborough which burnt through 25 hectares and caused around 40…
We’re in the depths of winter but you wouldn’t know it. New Zealand has had a week of well above normal temperatures at a time of year that is traditionally the coldest. Sub-tropical and northerly quarter winds have been consistently affecting the nation since last week and now two incoming “cold” changes look to be…
Well by now hopefully you have chosen what you want. Done your research and found what you need to find and are able to make an educated decision when it comes to buying your home. There are three main ways to buy a home 1. by offer and negotiation – you make an offer and…