National water quality trends show river macroinvertebrates are under pressure Land, Air, Water Aotearoa (LAWA) has analysed and released 10-year trends for river macroinvertebrates for the first time and the…
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A stranded yacht on New Brighton beach was successfully removed this morning. The ‘Merlot’ yacht has been on the beach since September 12.
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A Water Shortage Direction for the Opihi River and its tributaries – which includes the Opuha River and Lake Opuha – is in effect from Tuesday 2 October for 14
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Environment Canterbury today announced the results of its release programme for the new rabbit haemorrhagic virus disease strain, RHDV1 K5.
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Yesterday Greenpeace put out a public statement regarding the proposed representation on the Environment Canterbury Council for the 2019 elections.
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The Upper Waitaki Water Zone Committee provided funding to a stream enhancement project that will protect the threatened native fish bignose galaxias.
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The community is encouraged to give feedback on updated water management recommendations for the Orari Temuka Opihi Pareora (OTOP) water zone until 10 October.
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Environment Canterbury has laid charges against two parties in relation to the death of hundreds of eels in Kaputone Creek.
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Public Transport Joint Committee members Steve Lowndes and Dr Anna Stevenson discuss the visionary step change proposed in the Regional Public Transport Plan.
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Free travel on the Metro public transport network for World Car-free Day on Saturday 22 September was an outstanding success.
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A campaign to improve the standard of fish screens is being rolled out across Canterbury, to ensure more healthy fish remain in our rivers.
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Environment Canterbury has committed to continue working with the Department of Conservation and local landowners to protect bittern/matuku habitats.