Environment Canterbury teams are monitoring river conditions, flood risk and drainage infrastructure across Canterbury as severe weather impacts the region.
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Large rocks will help reinforce river systems in Kaikōura, along with vegetation clearance, berm strengthening and upgrades to flood protection structures.
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Construction is underway on three new stopbanks to help keep floodwater within the Rangitata River's south branch during major flood events.
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With the winter months here, we're urging landowners to keep stock off stopbanks in wet conditions.
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Flood protection work on the Cam River in Kaiapoi uncovered native mussels living among decades-old debris, supporting river health and flood risk reduction.
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Across Waitaha Canterbury, we work with our communities and central government to deliver projects that increase flood resilience.
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We are upgrading $850 million worth of flood protection assets thanks to RIF funding, which will help protect Waitaha communities.
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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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$21.5 million from central government will go towards enhancing Waitaha Canterbury's flood resilience effort.
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Our Councillors have decided to provide feedback on the Government's RMA national direction package, with a focus on forestry and freshwater management.
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A report from the Office of the Auditor General acknowledges our climate response and makes recommendations for further improvements.
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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.