Winter air can look clean but still harm your health. Learn what PM10 and PM2.5 are, why they matter, and how winter smoke affects air quality in Canterbury.
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Check if your wood burner has expired in Canterbury. Learn the rules, explore cleaner heating options, and find out what financial support is available.
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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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Prepare your home for winter now with simple heating and firewood tips to stay warm, cut bills and reduce smoke for cleaner air across Canterbury.
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Environment Canterbury issued Christchurch City Council with an abatement notice for an adequate action plan to address the wastewater treatment plant stench.
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Stench from Christchurch's Wastewater Treatment Plant continues to affect communities. We have told Christchurch City Council to take action.
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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.