We are upgrading $850 million worth of flood protection assets thanks to RIF funding, which will help protect Waitaha communities.
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Apply now for three Canterbury funds supporting community projects that restore nature, improve waterways, and deliver local environmental outcomes.
RIF funding supported new flood resilience work in Waitaha, upgrading stopbanks and flood defences to protect homes, infrastructure and communities.
$21.5 million from central government will go towards enhancing Waitaha Canterbury's flood resilience effort.
The government has provided extra funding to ramp up work to control wilding pines in the Mackenzie Basin.
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.
From keeping nesting birds safe to reducing pest numbers, six initiatives protecting the Hurunui environment are receiving a funding boost.
Controlling 2000 hectares of weeds surrounding Canterbury's largest lagoon is the mission to improve water quality for future generations.
Children from Peppertree Preschools planted native trees down at their local stream with the help of Enviroschools and Waimakariri District Council.
Read about North Canterbury's Community Vehicle Trust's new garage.
SCAR project helps North Canterbury farms fight erosion, improve soil health, and build trust through expert advice, planting, and community support.