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Years of wilding pine removal at Craigieburn helped limit wildfire damage in 2024. Learn how removing wilding pines early can reduce fire risk.
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RIF funding supported new flood resilience work in Waitaha, upgrading stopbanks and flood defences to protect homes, infrastructure and communities.
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Make sure you are staying safe as you clean up any weather damage on your property or farm.
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Read Andrew Arps' latest column on where to find information on conditions this summer and weed control milestones in the Waiau Toa/Clarence catchment.
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Three years after the May 2021 floods, we've completed a significant programme of work to restore Canterbury's resilience to extreme weather events.
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Canterbury will benefit from Central Government co-investment in flood protection.
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Over the past three years, we've spent $8.5 million to increase the resilience of the Rangitata and Waitaki Rivers, after significant flooding damage.
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A recent study of vertical land movement has shed new light on the extent and speed of sea-level rise happening in parts of Christchurch.
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We've planted close to 50,000 willows across South Canterbury rivers, increasing safety and resilience for our river communities in the face of climate change.
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Flood protection and enhancing biodiversity is at the heart of a three-year work programme we've been carrying out alongside Waitaha rivers.
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Funding from MfE is supporting investigation and feasibility work for natural solutions to flood protection - but permanent co-investment is still needed.