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News: tagged with "water"
Planting proves challenging on the Waikirikiri Selwyn River
Posted: Wednesday, March 22, 2023 in:
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restoration
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environment
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waterways
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biodiversity
Environment Canterbury media release: 20th March 2023 The combination of dry conditions, thin, poor-quality soil and a highly modified river is making for an extra challenging native revegetation programme on the central Canterbury/Waitaha river berm
Water quality results at Lyttelton Harbour: What's the story?
Posted: Friday, January 13, 2023 in:
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swimming
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safety
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health
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recreation
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Environment Canterbury media release: 12th January 2023 Long-term grades for Corsair Bay, Diamond Harbour Beach, Rāpaki Bay and Purau Bay changed to poor prior to this summer
Can I swim here? Check the water quality before you get in
Posted: Wednesday, December 14, 2022 in:
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swimming
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water
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safety
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health
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pets
Environment Canterbury media release: 14th December 2022 Waitaha/Canterbury has some stunning swim spots to cool off during hot summer days, but it’s important to be aware of water quality issues and how to stay informed
New initiatives keep young people safer at Council pools
Posted: Wednesday, December 7, 2022 in:
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safety
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pools
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children
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 6th December 2022 Two new initiatives to make it safer for young people while at Council pools will be launched this summer
Prep, Check, and Know before you leave for the lake
Posted: Wednesday, December 7, 2022 in:
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safety
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environment
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Environment Canterbury media release: 6th December 2022 The Waitaha region is home to over 400 lakes, many of which are popular with campers, travellers, and boaties, such as Lake Ruataniwha, Lake Takapō/Tekapo, and Lake Aviemore
Stormwater superheroes scoop awards for their efforts
Posted: Thursday, December 1, 2022 in:
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Awards
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environmental health
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water management
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Environment Canterbury media release: 25th November 2022 Two Christchurch businesses can officially add ‘Stormwater Superhero’ to their list of achievements – thanks to their sterling efforts to keep waterways clean
Find the best places to swim over the summer
Posted: Thursday, December 1, 2022 in:
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environment
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swimming
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water safety
Safeswim Safeswim provides information on water quality, swimming conditions, lifeguard patrol hours, weather forecasts and more at your favourite spots. Check it out before you leave home https://safeswim.org
Government provides Three Waters support for councils
Posted: Wednesday, July 20, 2022 in:
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water
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services
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funding
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Beehive media release: 19th July 2022 Every Council in New Zealand will receive at least $350,000 of additional funding to ensure they have the resourcing necessary to implement the Three Waters reforms, Associate Minister of Local Government Kieran McAnu
Protecting drinking water should come before fluoridation
Posted: Wednesday, April 6, 2022 in:
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water
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management
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safety
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oral health
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 6th April 2022 Christchurch City Council will tell the Ministry of Health that ensuring the safety of its water supply network is its priority and it has no funding for fluoridation
Fluoridating Christchurch’s water costly and complex
Posted: Thursday, March 31, 2022 in:
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water
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safety
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management
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 30th March 2022 Adding fluoride to Christchurch’s drinking water supply would be complex and costly, with initial estimates putting the capital outlay required at more than $60 million
Construction to start on next stage of Kaiapoi "Shovel Ready" project
Posted: Wednesday, March 9, 2022 in:
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water
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Waimakariri District Council media release: 7th March 2022 The Kaiapoi Stormwater and Flooding Improvements project continues to progress, with the first major stage of construction well underway on Otaki Street, Porters Place, Chapman Place and Ashley Pl
Health of Christchurch’s waterways under scrutiny
Posted: Thursday, February 3, 2022 in:
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water
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management
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policy
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 31st January 2022 Options for speeding up work to improve the health of Christchurch’s rivers, streams and creeks are being investigated
Water wisely and save this summer
Posted: Wednesday, January 26, 2022 in:
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water
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conservation
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summer
Sewlyn District Council media release: 25th January 2022 With the hotter, dryer weather we’re encouraging people to get smart with your water use to save money and ensure we can all keep enjoying a reliable water supply
Boaties and kayakers reminded to use a loo this summer
Posted: Wednesday, December 15, 2021 in:
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water
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prevention
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safety
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disease
,
recreation
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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:
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water
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prevention
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safety
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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
New report on Christchurch groundwater levels
Posted: Wednesday, December 16, 2020 in:
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water
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Report
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 14th December 2020 A new technical report gives Christchurch City Council a high-level picture of the impact changes to future groundwater levels may have on the city
Kiwi pre-schoolers losing teeth to preventable tooth decay
Posted: Wednesday, July 29, 2020 in:
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With tags:
children
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research
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water
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oral health
Canterbury District Health Board and University of Canterbury media release: 28th July 2020 Kiwi kids are suffering unnecessarily from severe tooth decay that could be prevented according to research published today in JAMA Paediatrics - the highest-ranki
Refill campaign invites people to smash their thirst, not the planet
Posted: Thursday, January 30, 2020 in:
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water
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environment
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waste
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recycling
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management
Beehive press release: 30th January 2020 A new campaign by the Ministry for the Environment is being launched today. #FeelsGoodtoRefill encourages people to use refillable water bottles and reduce waste
Call for young people to care for Christchurch rivers
Posted: Wednesday, September 25, 2019 in:
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environmental health
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conservation
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water
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young people
,
leadership
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 23rd September 2019 Young people from local schools and early learning centres are being called on to take action to create a healthy Ōpāwaho/Heathcote River
Annual groundwater quality survey shows little change
Posted: Wednesday, May 15, 2019 in:
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With tags:
water
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environmental health
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survey
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Report
Environment Canterbury media release: 14th May 2019 Environment Canterbury released its annual groundwater quality survey for 2018
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