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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During wet weather, the risk of sediment runoff into waterways from winter grazing is high. Learn how you can keep your soil where it belongs.
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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.
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Our 2024 annual groundwater quality survey showed an increase in E. coli detections and a majority of wells with increasing nitrate concentration trends.
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We're backing the shy matuku-hūrepo for Bird of the Year to raise awareness for wetland health and protect one of Aotearoa’s rarest native birds.
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Calling all volunteers and 4WD enthusiasts! Join us for our riverside clean-up, just in time for bird nesting season.
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A decades-long dream for braided river care groups across Waitaha Canterbury has come to life with the launch of a new GIS-based mapping platform.