Te Whatu Ora health risk assessment confirms no long-term health risks from the fire at a large tyre stockpile in Amberley in January 2021.
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Our Warmer Cheaper campaign is all about using your wood burner efficiently so your household can stay cosy all winter while producing less smoke.
Make sure you know the outdoor burning rules before you light this winter, including what you can and can't burn.
The Christchurch City Council has shortlisted six potential new sites/providers for the organics processing plant (currently known as Living Earth in Bromley).
Planning to burn crop residue? Make sure you know the rules around burning in Canterbury.
Read Kaikōura and Hurunui Waiau Uwha zone delivery lead Marco Cataloni's March column.
Burning/burying farm plastics can cause ongoing issues, which is why its important to recycle farm plastic. Find out how to do this in Kaikōura
A recent report shows how air quality impacts the health of New Zealanders.
Smoky air, itchy eyes and smelly washing – these are things to consider before lighting up that rubbish or garden waste and becoming the neighbourhood nuisance.
Central government, mana whenua, and local government met to mark the beginning of a newly strengthened partnership to drive planning for Greater Christchurch.
Read Kaikōura zone delivery lead Kevin Heays' latest update, where he discusses recycling on farms and winter burning rules.
As the weather turns colder, it’s the perfect time to remember the three components for a warmer, cheaper, smoke-free fire.