Stench from Christchurch's Wastewater Treatment Plant continues to affect communities. We have told Christchurch City Council to take action.
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Our team is working closely with Christchurch City Council (CCC) to resolve the current problem at the Christchurch Wastewater Treatment Plant.
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Ready to burn? Plan smart! Get permits, check conditions, and keep Canterbury safe. Visit Checkitsalright.nz before you light.
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Monitoring across our seven towns and cities in Waitaha Canterbury shows a clear downward trend in high-pollution days between 2000 and 2025.
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It might be time to start enjoying your backyard. However, did you know in most parts of Christchurch, using fire pits for warmth or ambience is not allowed?
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Read Chair Craig Pauling's letter to the Minister for the Environment, requesting the government reviews the National Environmental Standards for Air Quality.
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Final Strategy and Policy Committee meeting covered quarry dust, draft Land Strategy, reforms, and air quality review. Read key outcomes.
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We’re clearing the air on smoky chimneys and what the rules really mean for Waitaha Canterbury households.
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Before you light up your rubbish, it's important to know the rules. Visit checkitsalright before you light.
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While air pollution in Waitaha Canterbury has been trending downwards over the past 20 years, smoke from wood burners is still impacting our winter air quality.
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We're encouraging Cantabrians to adopt sustainable alternatives to outdoor burning this winter, like composting, mulching, and transfer stations.
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When you use your wood burner efficiently, it consumes less wood, reduces your costs, and reduces chimney smoke and subsequent air pollution.