Monitoring across our seven towns and cities in Waitaha Canterbury shows a clear downward trend in high-pollution days between 2000 and 2025.
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Hot nor-west winds can mean heavy alpine rain and fast-rising rivers. Check weather, river flows and hazards before heading to Canterbury rivers this summer.
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Illegal rubbish dumping harms the environment and leaves ratepayers footing the bill. Those caught also face a hefty fine.
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Breens Intermediate student Yiting Su won the 2025 Wrybill Trophy for showing how tī kōuka leaves could replace imported fibres and reduce landfill waste.
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Meet the marine robot revolutionising marine pest control in Lyttelton Harbour—safer, smarter biosecurity to protect Aotearoa’s marine ecosystems.
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Enjoying the southern lakes is a summer highlight—let’s keep safety at the forefront of our minds, especially near dams and power station hazards.
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Major strides are being made to keep plastic out of Ōtautahi Christchurch's stormwater drains and waterways.
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Freshwater pests can ruin valuable ecosystems. Check, Clean, Dry to prevent pest invasions in our local waterways.
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Expect up to 10-minute delays on Metro routes 8, 27 and 125 from 5pm Sunday 4 January, with detours, stop changes.
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Glenavy workshops helped farmers upskill on their environmental practices. If you missed out, here's what they learned.
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Love Our Lakes urges visitors to Mackenzie and Waitaki to protect iconic waterways this summer by taking simple steps to keep lakes clean and healthy.
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Committee representation, nitrate, and councillor allowances were some of the topics discussed at council's last meeting for 2025.