To reduce the amount of farm plastics ending up at the landfill, recycling old or unwanted water tanks has become more accessible and easier to manage.
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If you have a private water supply, making sure you test your drinking water regularly is the best way to protect your household's health.
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Volunteers are expanding predator control around Waitarakao Lagoon near Timaru to help protect native wildlife, including threatened tarāpuka.
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This year's winter grazing flights will be in the South Canterbury district over two periods pre-grazing (autumn) and mid-season (winter).
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From 26 January 2026, South Canterbury Metro fares will be raised, which will affect users of MyWay, Timaru school services, and the Temuka-Timaru service.
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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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Two Canterbury bus routes, in Timaru and Christchurch, are being boosted to cater to higher demand.
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To protect freshwater life in Waitarakao catchment, we first need to know what’s there - and recent mahi by scientists and farmers has revealed some surprises.
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A remote wetland near the Kakahu River will get a boost for additional native plants thanks to support from the Ōrāri Temuka Ōpihi Pareora water zone committee.
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An army of beetles released into a South Canterbury farm will live in manure for the next decade to help clean up waterways.
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After a successful trial, Timaru's MyWay by Metro on-demand service is set to stay.
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The Our Waitarakao strategy aims to restore the mauri (life force) of this special area, and it outlines the actions we can all take to help make that happen.