PowerNet warned after gear dumped in stream
A power company has received a formal warning for dumping equipment in a Southland waterway that is home to a variety of wildlife.
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Council may ditch credit rating agency
Canterbury council may ditch credit rating agency after disappointing downgrade
A Canterbury council "disappointed" with having its credit rating downgraded may quit the global agency responsible for providing the outlook - S&P Global Ratings.
School asks for help to maintain gymnasiums
Canterbury high school asks for help to maintain ageing gymnasiums
One of Canterbury’s largest schools is calling on the Ministry of Education to support the future of its gymnasiums.
New pipes may boost subdivision developments
New pipes may boost subdivision developments
A plan to extend water services in Ashburton offers an "opportunity" to connect homes to the town's water supply and build new subdivisions.
Support for new road
Prominent Rangiora family supports new road through their land
Rangiora’s proposed new arterial route has the support of the family whose dairy farm it cuts through.
Mayor calling for Lyttelton-Wellington ferry service
Mayor calling for Lyttelton-Wellington ferry service
A Canterbury mayor is calling for a ferry service to run from Lyttelton to Wellington to help improve the resilience of the region’s transport network.
$4 fee proposed to upgrade island sanctuary’s wharf
$4 fee proposed to upgrade island sanctuary’s wharf
Visits to wildlife sanctuary Ulva Island/Te Wharawhara may soon come at an extra cost due to a proposed fee.
Councillors adopt park management plan
Councillors adopt park management plan
A move towards repurposing land at a large Invercargill reserve has cleared another hurdle.
Historic tower to be repaired
Historic tower to be repaired
A historic structure in rural Southland is set for a new lease of life thanks to the enthusiasm of a local group.
Invercargill park inches closer to losing reserve status
Invercargill park inches closer to losing reserve status
A move towards repurposing land at a large Invercargill reserve has cleared another hurdle.
Second bridge signed off
Second Ashburton bridge signed off
An agreement is now in place to manage the construction of the second Ashburton bridge and connecting road as one project.
Could AI replace politicians?
Could AI replace politicians?
As society grapples with the risks and benefits of artificial intelligence, Environment Canterbury's deputy chair has asked whether it could actually replace politicians.
Council defends Lake Hood closure
Canterbury council defends Lake Hood closure
Ashburton District Council chief executive Hamish Riach has defended the decision to close Lake Hood.
Canal delivers big boost to Canterbury economy
Canal delivers big boost to Canterbury economy
Described as the lifeblood of Mid Canterbury, the Rangitata Diversion Race adds millions of dollars to the Canterbury economy each year, a new study shows.
Historic Southland water tower set for makeover
Historic Southland water tower set for makeover
An historic structure in rural Southland is set for a new lease of life thanks to the enthusiasm of a local group.
Bridge too far: Coast home sought
Bridge too far: Coast home sought
The West Coast Regional Council is not backing down in its campaign to have Bailey bridges kept in its area, despite a brush-off from the NZ Transport Agency.
51 roles to be disestablished at Environment Southland
51 roles to be disestablished at Environment Southland
Environment Southland has confirmed the disestablishment of 51 roles as part of a significant restructure affecting nearly a quarter of its workforce.
Dozens of staff affected by Southland council shakeup
Dozens of staff affected by Southland council shakeup
Environment Southland has confirmed it will disestablish 51 roles as part of a major shake-up affecting almost a quarter of staff.
Hurunui council proposes 3.31% rates rise
Hurunui council proposes 3.31% rates rise
North Canterbury ratepayers can expect some of the lowest rate rises in the country.
Greenpeace takes aim at ECan over water testing
Greenpeace takes aim at ECan over water testing
Greenpeace is offering free drinking water nitrate testing in Mid Canterbury after ECan decided against rolling out its own free tests.