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Environment looks at living and working with our environment

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localeye now has 4,756 resources


Recent News & Events

Banks Peninsula Conservation Trust
Christchurch Computer Recycler Wins Environment Award

Winners of 2002 City of Christchurch Environmental Awards announced

Kate Valley Report

Marine Farming in Canterbury

ORGANICFARMNZ Launch

Ngai Tahu Launches Pounamu Management Plan


Sites Added

Waterway Walks
Walkway maps for local walks. From Christchurch City Council.

Canterbury Beach Guide
Guide to surfing beaches in Canterbury from surf.nzXsports.com which includes current conditions, activities, accommodation and retail information.

Biodynamic Farming Association
Information on biodynamics, the certification system Demeter, maintaining animal health, Biodynamic Farming and Gardening Calendar, regional information and activities.

Kate Valley

Dump the Dump
Site created by opponents of the Canterbury Regional Landfill in Kate Valley.

Canterbury Regional Landfill
Site created by the Hurunui District Council, which is one of the 6 Canterbury local authorities applying for resource consent to create the Regional Landfill in Kate Valley.

Christchurch City Council
The Christchurch City Council web site has information on the proposed landfill at Kate Valley, including a background to the project, information on resource consents, and assessment of effects on the environment. It also contains technical appendices.

Buried Treasures

Spotlight on some localeye resources ...

Otamahua/Quail Island Ecological Restoration Trust
Information on the aims of the Otamahua/Quail Island Ecological Restoration Trust. History, ecology and map of Quail Island. Includes news section and details of Cathedral College's input.

goSmarter
goSmarter provides information about all forms of transport. Aims to promote sustainable modes but includes information about how to use your car more efficiently.

Rare Breeds Website
Lists rare breeds in New Zealand. Projects, news, breeders directory and inventory from the Rare Breeds Conservation Society of New Zealand.