El Niño and climate warming are causing a very dry Canterbury, with record low water levels across the region.
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About 80 people from the Omarama community attended a special event hosted by the Upper Waitaki Water Zone Committee.
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Community feedback has played a crucial role in shaping changes to Canterbury Regional Council’s draft Long-Term Plan 2024-34.
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Over the past three years, we've spent $8.5 million to increase the resilience of the Rangitata and Waitaki Rivers, after significant flooding damage.
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A new community-driven initiative has received the backing of the local water zone committee to tackle the growing threat of invasive willows along Waihao River
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Tai Tapu students plant native trees by the Haswell River, nurturing a decade-long project, fostering nature connection, and inspiring community involvement.
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Deliberations for the LTP 2024-34 will take place on 22 and 23 May and are open to the public.
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Tārerekautuku Yarrs Lagoon is being used as a living laboratory by Lincoln High School students.
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The Route 87 Southbridge to Lincoln trial service will conclude at the end of June. Begin planning alternative methods of transport.
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The first greenhouse gas emissions inventory report for Waitaha/Canterbury is available to read, analysing emissions for our region in 2018 and 2021.
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The results of our annual groundwater survey of 349 wells across Canterbury show little change, with high nitrate levels and E. coli detected.
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Kaikōura Water Zone Committee chair Ted Howard gives an update about the latest in Kaikōura's water management.