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Catch crop trials in Ahuriri unite farmers, scientists & council to reduce nitrogen loss, protect Lake Benmore and boost sustainable farming.
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Waitaha leaders sign MOU, uniting regional and local councils in a shared commitment to Civil Defence Emergency Management collaboration.
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A new law will have several implications for how we operate, and for the region’s communities, natural environment, resource users, consent holders.
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Read about key decisions from the latest council meeting on Wednesday, 27 August 2025.
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If you have expired chemicals sitting in your farm shed, now is the time to register them with Agrecovery - ahead of a Canterbury-wide collection in November.
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Community and partnership drive Whakaraupō / Lyttelton Harbour’s restoration - learn more about their work, the plan, and key projects underway.
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Hybrid bale grazing helps Canterbury farmers adapt to wet winters, protect soil health, boost cow nutrition, and create a more flexible wintering system.
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An ongoing restoration project is underway at Te Rauakaaka, to enhance wetland and coastal ecosystems and support the critically endangered birds.
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United efforts are restoring Te Waihora’s health and mana through Whakaora Te Waihora, a collaborative programme of cultural and ecological projects.
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We're urging farmers to reduce the risk of sediment runoff into local waterways following a very wet winter grazing period.
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Two new Rolleston to Christchurch bus routes will add 32 weekday trips, and have their own fares, payment, and hail-and-ride stops.