Hot nor-west winds can mean heavy alpine rain and fast-rising rivers. Check weather, river flows and hazards before heading to Canterbury rivers this summer.
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Enjoying the southern lakes is a summer highlight—let’s keep safety at the forefront of our minds, especially near dams and power station hazards.
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Residents in the Cust and Swannanoa areas are reporting smoke from outdoor burning - learn the rules before you light and keep reporting air quality issues.
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Waitaha leaders sign MOU, uniting regional and local councils in a shared commitment to Civil Defence Emergency Management collaboration.
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Make sure you're aware of the rules you need to follow and alternative methods of disposing of farm waste before you start outdoor burning.
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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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Before you light up your rubbish, it's important to know the rules. Visit checkitsalright before you light.
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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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If you see smoke or pollution from a fire, report it - it could harm your health and others.
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Emergency Management Canterbury (Canterbury CDEM) is undertaking a preparedness survey for residents in the Waitaha region.
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Before you light up a stubble burn, remember to 'Check it's alright', make a smoke plan, and take steps to reduce the impact on your neighbours and community.
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A few simple steps can help keep children safe around onsite wastewater systems.