Whaka-Ora Pest Project volunteers around Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour are trapping pests to protect native wildlife like tūī, kererū, wētā, and lizards.
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The government has provided extra funding to ramp up work to control wilding pines in the Mackenzie Basin.
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Initial election results have been released - find out who will be representing you for the next three years.
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Braided river birds are nesting—keep them safe by avoiding riverbeds, leashing dogs, and supporting conservation efforts. Every action counts.
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Hands-on workshop in Timaru inspires locals to restore wetlands, improve water quality, and strengthen South Canterbury’s environment and communities.
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A local first home-buyer was back in summer pyjamas in winter – thanks to a fully subsidised heat pump installation through a regional clean heating programme.
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The Te Waihora Group has won the Te Waka o Aoraki trophy at the Canterbury Aoraki Conservation Board awards for the Whakaora Te Waikēkēwai project.
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Residents in the Cust and Swannanoa areas are reporting smoke from outdoor burning - learn the rules before you light and keep reporting air quality issues.
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Canterbury farmers are trialling hay bale grazing to cut winter mud, protect soil health, reduce nutrient loss, and improve animal welfare outcomes.
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Get your irrigation system ready for summer. Tips to boost efficiency, cut costs, protect water quality and meet your Farm Environment Plan audit.
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From keeping nesting birds safe to reducing pest numbers, six initiatives protecting the Hurunui environment are receiving a funding boost.
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Read Chair Craig Pauling's letter to the Minister for the Environment, requesting the government reviews the National Environmental Standards for Air Quality.