News & events

Date: Tue, 30 May 2023

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.

Date: Tue, 30 May 2023

Our Warmer Cheaper campaign is all about using your wood burner efficiently so your household can stay cosy all winter while producing less smoke.

Date: Wed, 3 May 2023

Make sure you know the outdoor burning rules before you light this winter, including what you can and can't burn.

Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2023

The Christchurch City Council has shortlisted six potential new sites/providers for the organics processing plant (currently known as Living Earth in Bromley).

Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2023

Planning to burn crop residue? Make sure you know the rules around burning in Canterbury.

Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2023 by Kaikōura and Hurunui Waiau Uwha zone delivery lead Marco Cataloni

Read Kaikōura and Hurunui Waiau Uwha zone delivery lead Marco Cataloni's March column.

Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2023

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

Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2022

A recent report shows how air quality impacts the health of New Zealanders.

Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2022

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.

Date: Thu, 19 May 2022

Central government, mana whenua, and local government met to mark the beginning of a newly strengthened partnership to drive planning for Greater Christchurch.

Date: Wed, 18 May 2022 by Kaikōura zone delivery lead Kevin Heays

Read Kaikōura zone delivery lead Kevin Heays' latest update, where he discusses recycling on farms and winter burning rules.

Date: Wed, 18 May 2022

As the weather turns colder, it’s the perfect time to remember the three components for a warmer, cheaper, smoke-free fire.