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Councillor blasts proposed rates hike as 'not even remotely affordable'
Environment Canterbury is proposing an average rate increase of 24.1 per cent.
Garry Grimmer sentenced - again - for North Canterbury tyre pile arson
The man responsible for a raging tyre fire north of Chch has been sentenced
Thousands of native plants improve Burgess Stream
Over half of the 4500 native plants for a biodiversity project are in the ground.
Canterbury farmers taking part in soil conservation project
Soil Conservation and Revegetation project benefitting Hurunui and Kaikōura waterways.
Fears remnants of former quarry is seeping into city's water supplies
The Christchurch City Council is investigating following the allegations.
'It's a kick in the guts': Historic farm station smashed in floods
'You're almost reduced to tears,' says farmer calling for more Govt help.
Oxford wetland to be protected
Environment Canterbury, QEII Trust working with landowner to enhance ecological habitat.
'Uphill battle': Parts of NZ dangerously dry with no immediate end in sight
Akaroa farmer Hamish Menzies said they are making a plan for it if it doesn't rain soon.
Giant tyre fire: Accused named for first time
Emergency services were called to the blaze near Amberley on January 29.
Christchurch mayor: Reinventing the country's second-largest urban centre
Greater Christchurch is the fastest growing region outside of Auckland.
Samantha Motion: Minister's move to sack council a bold one
Opinion: Can a commission stop Tauranga going round in circles?
The state of Christchurch's roads 10 years after the quakes - and what about light rail?
As new highway opens today, Herald investigates Christchurch's transport past and future.
Farmer-led projects to receive more than $6m
It hopes to deliver up to 300 plans to improve land management and the environment.
Environment Canterbury could handle all large dam consents in Otago
Otago regional councillors approved the transfer to ECan from June next year.
Common garden plant wreaking havoc in Lyttelton Harbour
Spur valerian, a cottage garden plant with pink, magenta or white flowers, is spreading.
Twizel tops funding to control wilding pines in Canterbury
$5 million has been funded for the project by Environment Canterbury.
New livery for Christchurch buses costs $94k
The cost includes research, concept development, cultural engagement, and testing.
Giant tyre fire arson: Neighbour of illegal stockpile 'snapped'
About 400,000 old car tyres had been dumped on Canterbury property.
Bus patronage drops by at least 90 per cent around NZ
Almost empty buses still provide an important service, say providers.
Covid-19 coronavirus: NZ's public transport system cuts back as lockdown looms
Buses, trains only for essential workers after tomorrow.
'The science is irrefutable': Two regional councils declare climate emergency
Environment Canterbury became the first regional council in the country to declare.