All posts tagged "environment"

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  Must See

  Don’t bank on seed banks to save NZ trees

  New Zealand can’t rely on seed banking to save many of its iconic trees, such as kauri, from disease, a new international...

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  News and Views

  Co-Governors welcome Te Waihora planting programme

  The Co-Governors of Te Waihora / Lake Ellesmere (Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, Environment Canterbury, Selwyn District Council and Christchurch City Council)...

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  Rural

  Simons Pass consents lead to stricter environmental controls in the Mackenzie

  Consents from Environment Canterbury and the Mackenzie District Council are now in place for Simons Pass Station to begin irrigating a portion...

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  News and Views

  Eco-N codex discussions welcomed by Federated Farmers

  The return of Eco-N for use on New Zealand pastures would be a boon for farmers and efforts to protect waterways, Federated...

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  Whos Who

  More dairy farmers breeding to reduce environmental footprint

  Dairy farmers are uping their game and doing more to improve their environmental footprint through their breeding programme.

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  Fast Facts

  Report shows New Zealand air quality is good

  An environmental report released shows that air quality in New Zealand is generally good.

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  News and Views

  Canterbury water zone committees are looking for new members

  Cantabrians who are passionate about water can still apply to become a member of their local water zone committee. Applications close on...

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  Fast Facts

  Canterbury rabbit calicivirus release results

  Environment Canterbury announced the results of its release programme for the new rabbit haemorrhagic virus disease strain, RHDV1 K5.

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  Whos Who

  Walking Access Commission appoints new Chief Executive

  The Walking Access Commission, the Government’s expert agency on public access to the outdoors, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ric...

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  News and Views

  LGNZ work reveals billions at risk from sea level rise

  New Zealand’s local government sector stands on the front line in the fight against climate change, according to the initial findings of...