Illegal rubbish dumping harms the environment and leaves ratepayers footing the bill. Those caught also face a hefty fine.
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Freshwater pests can ruin valuable ecosystems. Check, Clean, Dry to prevent pest invasions in our local waterways.
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Expect up to 10-minute delays on Metro routes 8, 27 and 125 from 5pm Sunday 4 January, with detours, stop changes.
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Enjoying the southern lakes is a summer highlight—let’s keep safety at the forefront of our minds, especially near dams and power station hazards.
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Major strides are being made to keep plastic out of Ōtautahi Christchurch's stormwater drains and waterways.
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Meet the marine robot revolutionising marine pest control in Lyttelton Harbour—safer, smarter biosecurity to protect Aotearoa’s marine ecosystems.
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Love Our Lakes urges visitors to Mackenzie and Waitaki to protect iconic waterways this summer by taking simple steps to keep lakes clean and healthy.
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Committee representation, nitrate, and councillor allowances were some of the topics discussed at council's last meeting for 2025.
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More frequent Route 7 buses are helping more people get where they need to go. Patronage is up 7% thanks to improved reliability and extra capacity.
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A new nationwide scheme is making on-farm recycling free and simpler for farmers by uniting Agrecovery and Plasback into one system. Learn how it works.
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Enviroschools celebration united 18 kura from across Waitaha to showcase projects from bees to wilding pine control, inspiring action for a sustainable future.
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Marine scientist Dr Joyce Yager has constructed multi-platform ‘marine hotels’ in Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour, which offer clues about the harbour's health.