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Have your say on proposed changes to make drinking water safer
Posted: Wednesday, January 12, 2022 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: submission, water, policy, environmental health
Beehive media release: 10th January 2022 Associate Minister for the Environment Kiri Allan is urging all New Zealanders to give feedback on proposed changes aimed at making drinking water safer
Boaties and kayakers reminded to use a loo this summer
Posted: Wednesday, December 15, 2021 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: water, prevention, safety, disease, recreation, hygiene
Environment Canterbury media release: 15th December 2021 As the weather warms up and more people head to our lakes, people are being reminded to use the public toilets provided – including boaties and kayakers
Surfers reminded to use a board leash
Posted: Wednesday, December 15, 2021 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: water, prevention, safety, recreation
Environment Canterbury media release: 15th December 2021 Surfers are being reminded to wear a board leash when out on the water this summer, after a small number have been observed surfing without leashes on very busy days in Sumner
Best spots to swim in North Canterbury
Posted: Wednesday, December 15, 2021 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: water, safety, recreation, swimming
Environment Canterbury media release: 14th December 2021 When you’re heading to the beach, local river or lake to swim this summer, don’t forget to look out for water quality information signs or visit the ‘Can I Swim Here?’ section of the Land and Water
Slip, slop, slap and latch this summer
Posted: Thursday, December 2, 2021 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: safety, children, families, pools, water
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 30th November 2021 With the promise of warm summer weather on its way, Christchurch City Council is reminding people that portable or temporary swimming pools are not immune to fencing requirements
Have your say on our draft water services bylaws
Posted: Thursday, December 2, 2021 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: water, management, consultation, community engagement, submissions
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 29th November 2021 Consultation opens today on two new draft bylaws for Christchurch City Council’s drinking water, wastewater and stormwater services
New law allows Council to apply to remove chlorine from next year
Posted: Wednesday, November 17, 2021 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: water, management
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 15th November 2021 New legislation means Christchurch City Council will be able to apply for an exemption from water chlorination from March next year
New swimming and paddle area in Rapaki Bay
Posted: Thursday, November 4, 2021 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: recreation, water
Environment Canterbury media release: 2nd November 2021 A new swimming and paddle craft area has been established and is now open in Rāpaki Bay, Lyttelton Harbour for a ten-month trial period
New test sites improve understanding of ChCh waterways
Posted: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: research, environment, water, Report
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 26th October 2021 Eleven new water quality monitoring sites are giving Christchurch City Council a better understanding of the state of the district’s rivers and streams
Council seeking information about private water systems
Posted: Thursday, October 14, 2021 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: water, management
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 14th October 2021 Property owners who share a private drinking water or wastewater system are being encouraged to get in touch with Christchurch City Council
Reminder to look out for marine pests in Canterbury this summer
Posted: Wednesday, October 6, 2021 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: biodiversity, recreation, water
Environment Canterbury media release: 6th October 2021 Boaties are being urged to check and clean their hulls to help stop the spread of marine pests in our harbours before hitting the water this summer
Wet months mean more water in Canterbury, but concerns remain
Posted: Wednesday, October 6, 2021 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: water, Report
Environment Canterbury media release: 4th October 2021 The pattern of dry winters Canterbury has experienced in recent years ended this year, with the region seeing a return to normal or even above normal rainfall levels in most areas
Extra funding for Lyttelton harbour wastewater scheme
Posted: Wednesday, September 29, 2021 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: water, management
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 27th September 2021 Extra funding has been approved for a major project to upgrade wastewater services for the communities around Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour
Aqua Play Park given green light
Posted: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: recreation, water
Waimakariri District Council media release: 10th August 2021 An inflatable Aqua Play Park could be up and running in Kaiapoi this summer, after the Kaiapoi-Tuahiwi Community Board and the Waimakariri District Council gave the proposal the green light in m
Pipeline for future Darfield Kirwee wastewater system under way
Posted: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: water, waste, management
Selwyn District Council media release: 10th August 2021 Construction has begun on a new wastewater pipeline connecting Darfield and Kirwee to the Pines Wastewater Treatment Plant
Water storage boost for Akaroa and Takamatua
Posted: Wednesday, August 4, 2021 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: water, management
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 3rd August 2021 The water supply capacity for Akaroa and Takamātua on Banks Peninsula has more than doubled with the installation of a new “mega” water storage tank
Selwyn water systems rank among the best
Posted: Wednesday, July 21, 2021 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: water, safety
Selwyn District Council media release: 20th July 2021 A new report shows Selwyn has some of the cheapest water in New Zealand and among the least leaky networks in the country
Woodend Water Supply Update
Posted: Tuesday, July 13, 2021 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: water, safety
Waimakariri District Council media release: 12th July 2021 The Council has noticed some residents commenting on a change in taste in the Woodend water supply for the last week or two and can assure residents that the water is safe
Water infrastructure gets multi-million dollar upgrades
Posted: Wednesday, June 16, 2021 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: water, repair, management
Selwyn District Council Newsline: 14th June 2021 More than $15 million worth of work has been carried out in the past year to improve our drinking water, stormwater and wastewater systems – from Arthur’s Pass to Te Waihora/ Lake Ellesmere. A further $12
Chlorine-free water supply still a top priority
Posted: Thursday, May 27, 2021 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: water, management, repair
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 26th May 2021 Returning to a chlorine-free water supply remains a top priority for Christchurch City Council. Head of Three Waters and Waste Helen Beaumont explains why it is taking longer than expected..

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