Illegal rubbish dumping harms the environment and leaves ratepayers footing the bill. Those caught also face a hefty fine.
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Breens Intermediate student Yiting Su won the 2025 Wrybill Trophy for showing how tī kōuka leaves could replace imported fibres and reduce landfill waste.
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Major strides are being made to keep plastic out of Ōtautahi Christchurch's stormwater drains and waterways.
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Love Our Lakes urges visitors to Mackenzie and Waitaki to protect iconic waterways this summer by taking simple steps to keep lakes clean and healthy.
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Scientist Dr Adrian Meredith has made history, being the first regional council staff member to win a respected national award.
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For a healthier environment, do your bit to help keep our stormwater clean when out and about our region this summer.
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Banks Peninsula residents can attend an info session about Chilean needle grass on 9 December, after it was found in Kākakaiau Robinsons Bay.
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How healthy is that stream? We have monitoring kits available to help you find out how healthy the streams are in your area.
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How healthy is that stream? We have monitoring kits available to help you find out.
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Two farmers in Hororata have switched from intensive winter grazing to hay bale grazing and are seeing amazing results.
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Whaka-Ora Pest Project volunteers around Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour are trapping pests to protect native wildlife like tūī, kererū, wētā, and lizards.
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Hands-on workshop in Timaru inspires locals to restore wetlands, improve water quality, and strengthen South Canterbury’s environment and communities.