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Improving water quality at Waitarakao Washdyke Lagoon is the aim of a pollution prevention programme with local industrial businesses.
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Three independent commissioners have granted six consent applications relating to the construction of, and discharge from, a coastal outfall near Glenavy.
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Coordinated efforts to search for and control the fast-growing weed Spartina, are having an impact with growth down this season.
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A new coastal plan for Canterbury will protect biodiversity and also protect communities from hazards, councillors Elizabeth McKenzie and Vicky Southworth say.
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From 1 November 2021, cruise ship masters and operators wishing to anchor in Akaroa Harbour will need to comply with guidance issued by Environment Canterbury.
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The Harbourmaster's Office has observed several bylaw breaches recently, which have compromised both the safety of individuals and others out on the water.
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Christchurch West Melton Water Zone Committee is celebrating the success of the 2020 Mother of All Clean Ups competition, which received more than 200 entries.
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We work proactively with operators to help ensure they do not have oil spills, and that appropriate response equipment is available should one occur.
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Farmers in Hurunui and Kaikōura with erosion-prone land are eligible for funding to help reduce the movement of sediment down hillsides and into waterways.
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Despite rainy weather, Timaru's Wild Day at the Wetland went ahead on Saturday.
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The partners of the Whaka-Ora Healthy Harbour plan have signed a new memorandum of understanding