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Kaikōura locals can now recycle old tyres for free at the Innovative Waste Kaikōura (IWK) Resource Recovery Centre.
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Join our park rangers at volunteering events in the Waimakariri River Regional Park this winter.
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With the winter months here, we're urging landowners to keep stock off stopbanks in wet conditions.
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We've undertaken the first phase of targeted wilding willow control across more than 270 hectares in the Upper Waitaki region.
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The Chair of Canterbury’s regional council says the Council is taking every opportunity to advocate for the region, amidst significant reforms and changes being
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A sanctuary for Canterbury mudfish will be protected, thanks to funding support from the Waimakariri Water Zone Committee.
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Council will consider adopting the Annual Plan 2025/26 in late June, which will include changes to the public transport work programme.
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Learn about a recent sighting of the rare matuku-hūrepo in the Waitarakao catchment, and how it points to increasing wetland health.
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Still making the most of the water this winter? Stay safe and respect the reserved area at Sumner Bay — it’s there to protect everyone.
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While air pollution in Waitaha Canterbury has been trending downwards over the past 20 years, smoke from wood burners is still impacting our winter air quality.
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South Taranaki farmer Trish Rankin will be hosting waste minimisation workshops in Ellesmere, Waimakariri, Christchurch and Geraldine between 16-19 June 2025.