Tag: canterbury
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National Pledges $300m in Loans for Water Storage and $10m Fertiliser Fund
Federated Farmers welcomes the water storage scheme, saying early government support is needed to get projects past consenting, construction risk and finance hurdles.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsElectionAgricultureTradeEnvironmentEconomy New Zealand National PartyTodd McClayMike Butterickwater storagefertiliser securityirrigationNew Zealand agricultureNZ National PartyFederated FarmersColin HurstRichard DawkinsNational PartyCanterburyfarming
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Motu Move Ticketing Launches in Canterbury as Auckland Councillors Push Back on Fast-Track Housing
National ticketing system Motu Move fully launches in Canterbury, Auckland leaders draft a bill to remove greenfield housing from fast-track laws, and City Rail Link searches surge.
Politics and GovernmentTransportationAustraliaUSAState GovernmentsEconomySocial IssuesEnergyEurope Motu MoveNational Ticketing SolutionChris BishopCanterburyAucklandCity Rail Linkfast-track legislationTransport
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Police Seek Witnesses After Crash on Gebbies Pass Road Near Tai Tapu
Canterbury Police are appealing for witnesses to a crash on Gebbies Pass Road near Tai Tapu, saying three BMW cars may have been travelling in convoy towards Motukārara.
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MetService Lifts All Severe Weather Warnings and Watches as Front Moves Northeast
MetService has lifted all severe weather warnings and watches for severe gales, heavy rain and heavy snow as a front over the North Island moves away to the northeast of New Zealand.
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MetService Issues Orange Warnings for Severe Gales, Heavy Rain and Snow Across Central New Zealand
MetService has issued orange severe weather warnings for the Tararua Range, Canterbury, Wairarapa, Hawke's Bay and Wellington, with gales gusting 120 km/h, heavy rain and snow forecast through Sunday afternoon.
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MetService Issues Orange Warnings for Severe Gales, Heavy Rain and Snow Across Central and Southern New Zealand
MetService has issued orange severe weather warnings for Sunday, with heavy rain in the Tararua Range, severe gales in Wellington and Hawke's Bay, and heavy snow in Canterbury.
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MetService Issues Orange Warnings for Gales, Heavy Rain and Snow Across Central and Southern New Zealand
MetService has issued orange severe weather warnings for Sunday, with heavy rain in the Tararua Range, severe gales in Wellington and Hawke's Bay, and heavy snow in Canterbury and Otago.
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Greenpeace Says Fonterra's $3.4 Billion Profit Should Fund Clean Water for Canterbury
Greenpeace is calling on Fonterra to spend its reported $3.4 billion profit on cleaning up nitrate-polluted rural drinking water in Canterbury, after Environment Canterbury voted against making dairy polluters pay.
BusinessEnvironmentHealthAgricultureSocial IssuesLegal GreenpeaceFonterraEnvironment Canterburynitrate pollutionCanterburydrinking waterNiamh O'Flynn
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Greenpeace Accuses Environment Canterbury of Abandoning Nitrate Emergency
Greenpeace says Environment Canterbury has thrown rural households "under the tractor" after the council voted to resolve the nitrate emergency it declared a year ago.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentEnvironmentAgricultureSocial IssuesState GovernmentsLegal Environment CanterburyGreenpeace Aotearoanitrate emergencydrinking waterdairy industryNiamh O'FlynnCanterburyGreenpeace
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National Ticketing Solution Rolls Out Fully in Canterbury
Canterbury becomes the first region to run the full National Ticketing Solution, with child, youth and accessibility discounts, prepaid Motu Move cards and a nationwide rollout due by 2027.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomySocial Issues National Ticketing SolutionMotu MoveCanterburyChris BishopPublic TransportFare DiscountsNew Zealand Government
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Canterbury Water Projects Hit Major Milestones with RIF Support
Wrights Road Storage Ponds begin construction and Opuha Dam tests a new outlet valve, backed by Regional Infrastructure Fund loans of up to $15.6m and $20.8m.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentAgricultureEnergyRegional Development CanterburyRegional Infrastructure FundMark PattersonWrights Road Storage PondsOpuha Damwater storagedrought resilienceNew Zealand Government
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State Highway 1 Reopens After Rakaia River Bridge Crash
New Zealand Police say State Highway 1 has reopened after an earlier crash on the Rakaia River bridge, with the update issued by the Police Media Centre.
Law EnforcementTransportation New Zealand PoliceRakaia River bridgeState Highway 1CrashRoad closurePolice Media CentreCanterbury
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Three-Vehicle Crash Blocks Both Lanes of Rakaia River Bridge on SH1
A three-vehicle crash has blocked both lanes of the Rakaia River bridge on State Highway 1, with motorists warned to expect delays while the vehicles are cleared.
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Eyrewell Man Identified in Fatal Canterbury Helicopter Crash
Police have named Karl James West, 47, of Eyrewell, as the victim of a fatal helicopter crash near Eyrewell, Canterbury, on September 8. His family requests privacy, while the Civil Aviation Authority investigates the cause.
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Pilot Dies in Fatal Canterbury Helicopter Crash
A pilot died in a fatal helicopter crash near a Waimakariri aerodrome in Canterbury on Tuesday evening. Police are investigating the incident, with the Civil Aviation Authority also notified to assist with the examination.
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warnings for Central New Zealand
MetService has issued Orange warnings for heavy rain and strong winds across central New Zealand for Friday, September 4, impacting areas from the Tararua Range to Canterbury and Wellington.
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warnings for Central New Zealand
MetService has issued Orange Severe Weather Warnings for heavy rain in Canterbury and strong winds in Wellington and Wairarapa, effective from early Friday, September 4, 2026. Residents should prepare for potential flooding, slips, and property damage.
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook: Strong Winds and Rain Expected Across New Zealand
MetService forecasts strong northwest winds and potential heavy rain for parts of New Zealand from Friday, September 4. Regions like Wellington and Canterbury face moderate confidence for severe gales, with an update expected Thursday.
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South Island Braces for Severe Weather: Heavy Rain and Snow Expected
MetService warns of prolonged heavy rain and snow for parts of New Zealand's South Island, with Orange Warnings for Westland, Grey, and Buller. Expect flooding, slips, and difficult driving conditions.
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Police Use Spikes to End Youth Car Theft in Canterbury
Canterbury police successfully used road spikes to stop two youths, aged 13 and 16, who stole a pink Toyota Vitz in Rolleston. The 16-year-old faces charges including dangerous driving and unlawfully taking a motor vehicle.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegalTransportation CanterburyNew Zealand PoliceCar TheftRoad SpikesYouth CrimeToyota VitzRolleston
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Man arrested, meth seized following Christchurch search warrant
New Zealand Police seized over half a kilogram of methamphetamine, valued at more than $150,000, during a Christchurch search warrant. A 54-year-old man was arrested and charged with possession for supply, preventing significant drug distribution in the community.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues ChristchurchMethamphetamineDrug SeizurePoliceArrestCanterburyCrimeNew Zealand Police
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Fatal Crash in Templeton Claims One Life
A two-vehicle crash in Templeton, Canterbury, on July 19 has resulted in one fatality. The critically injured person died two days later, with inquiries into the circumstances of the crash ongoing.
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Greenpeace Raises Alarm Over Nitrate Contamination in Canterbury Private Water, Citing Preterm Birth Risk
Greenpeace is alarmed by Environment Canterbury's inaction on nitrate contamination. New data shows 38% of Canterbury private water sources are in areas with nitrate levels linked to increased preterm birth risk, urging ECan to regulate the dairy industry.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyEnvironmentMedical ScienceState GovernmentsAgricultureSocial IssuesEconomy CanterburyNitrate contaminationGroundwaterPreterm birthGreenpeaceEnvironment CanterburyDairy industry
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MetService Issues Red Warning for Heavy Rain in Eastern South Island
MetService has issued a Red Warning for heavy rain in eastern Marlborough and Canterbury, forecasting significant flooding and travel disruption. Orange warnings are also in effect for surrounding areas, with southerly gales expected in central parts.
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Red Rain Warning Extended for Marlborough and Upper Canterbury Amid Severe Flooding Risks
MetService extends a Red Warning for heavy rain in eastern Marlborough and upper Canterbury until Wednesday, with significant flooding, slips, and road closures expected across the upper South Island.
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Driver Rescued from Mt Lyford Floodwaters by Specialist Teams
Fire and Emergency New Zealand's specialist water rescue teams saved a driver from floodwaters near Mt Lyford. Pre-deployed from Canterbury, these teams are now responding to a crash on Inland Kaikoura Road, urging public safety on affected roads.
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MetService Issues Red and Orange Severe Weather Warnings for South Island, Lower North Island
MetService has issued Red and Orange Severe Weather Warnings for heavy rain and strong southerly gales across parts of the South Island and lower North Island, urging residents to prepare for significant impacts.
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MetService Issues Red Heavy Rain Warning for Marlborough and North Canterbury
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for New Zealand's South Island and Wairarapa, including a Red Heavy Rain Warning for Marlborough and North Canterbury, forecasting significant rainfall, flooding, slips, and severe gales.
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warnings for South Island, Wairarapa
MetService issues severe weather warnings for the South Island and Wairarapa, including a Red Heavy Rain Warning for Marlborough and North Canterbury, forecasting significant flooding, slips, and severe gales.
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MetService Issues Red Warning for Heavy Rain in Marlborough and Upper Canterbury
MetService has issued a Red Warning for heavy rain in Marlborough and upper Canterbury, effective from Monday afternoon. Significant flooding, slips, and hazardous travel are expected, urging immediate action from residents.
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