Canterbury's Ecological Footprints - Regional View
Information from Ministry of the Environment on the ecological footprint of Canterbury. PDF.
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Central Plains Water Trust
Trust established by the Christchurch City and Selwyn District Councils in 2002 to facilitate sustainable development of Central Canterbury’s water resource. Developing proposals for a large scale scheme providing water for irrigation between the Rakaia and the Waimakariri Rivers.
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Environment Canterbury
Organisation responsible for the promotion of sustainable management of natural and physical resources in the Canterbury region. Gateway to all its information, services and resources. Formerly the Canterbury Regional Council.
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Healthy Christchurch - Christchurch City Council
Citywide strategic policy and cooperation between agencies aiming to improve health. Charter, background, news and events, workshops and sponsor information.
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Sustainable Christchurch
Sustainable Christchurch wants to build Christchurch into one of the world's leading sustainable cities socially, environmentally and economically. From Christchurch City Council.
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Sustainable Households
Nationwide initiative backed by Christchurch City Council. Practical information on action you can take at home to care for the environment and your health. Useful local, national and international links
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Sustainable Living
Nationwide initiative on sustainability. Practical information on action you can take at home to care for the environment and your health. Useful local, national and international links.
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Sustainable Otautahi Christchurch
Independent trust promoting sustainable practices in Christchurch.
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Water - Christchurch City Council
Information on where our water comes from, how we get it, its quality, protecting the water supply, and conserving water From Christchurch City Council.
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WaterWise
Information about how to save water and Christchurch's water resources. Includes meter showing current city usage. From the Christchurch City Council.
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360 Degree Events
Event management company based in Christchurch.Event planning and management services.
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Biodiesel Processors
Christchurch based firm making processors to make bio-diesel from vegetable oil.
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Carbon Farming Group
Charitable trust providing information on Emissions Trading Scheme and Kyoto protocol,calculation of approximate emissions and reductions, and reducing carbon footprints in farming and forestry.
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carboNZero
A programme for individuals and organisations to minimise
their climate change impacts. The CarboNZero programme can be used for
organisations, events, travellers, households, products, and services.
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CarboNZero Household Calculator
Estimates the amount of CO2 emissions a household is responsible for releasing through direct energy use and other activities. Alerts to activities which result in the most greenhouse gas emissions.
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CarboNZero School Calculator
Calculator to help teachers and students estimate the amount of CO2 their school releases into the atmosphere. Tips to guide the development of an action plan for the school to reduce emissions.
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Climate Change - Environment Canterbury
Information and links about Climate Change. Includes report considering the effects of climate change, and how the review of the Canterbury Regional Policy Statement can respond to them. Links to PDF of the report.
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Climate Debate Daily
Website publishing essays and research for and against the idea of climate change. From Denis Dutton and Douglas Campbell of Canterbury University.
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The Eco Engineer
Sustainable building design and technology consultancy based in Christchurch. New and retrofit homes, micro generation, landscaping, water management.
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Ecobob
Eco business directory, eco house listings, eco community and information articles on eco living.
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Ecogo
christchurch firm selling and hiring New Zealand designed range of electric bikes.
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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.
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Greening Waipara
Project enhances the sustainability, biodiversity and marketing of winegrowing in the Waipara region by giving vineyards an ecological makeover. Lincoln University and Waipara winegrowers.
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Healthy Environment Strategies
Christchurch City Council strategies to ensure the best decisions to protect, enhance, manage and maintain resources. Water Supply, Surface Water ,Open Spaces,Biodiversity,Sustainability.
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Home Grown Market
Free community initiative to assist locals with buying, trading and selling locally produced food or 'stuff'. Searchable by region.
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Irrigation and Water Supply Services - localeye
localeye listing of Irrigation and water supply businesses in Christchurch and Canterbury.
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Maccaferri
Products and solutions for the preservation of the environment.
Landscaping, roadworks, retaining, drainage, containment, erosion control etc. Geosynthetic solutions.
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Mahaanui Kurataiao Limited
Manawhenua environmental services.Information, Assessment, Advice, Consultation.Represents six Canterbury Rununga regarding use of the natural environment and resources in the area.
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New Zealand Eco Expo
Expo of environmentally friendly products and services, held at the Christchurch Convention Centre, 5-7 June, 2009
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New Zealand Green Building Council
Broad-based industry organization that has been formed to lead New Zealand’s focus on green building.Online resources include rating and educational tools for the building and construction industries.
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Pollution Hotline - Environment Canterbury
24 hour hotline for public to report pollution e.g pollution in streams,dumping of hazardous materials and waste,earthworks and disturbance in rivers, unauthorised irrigation, outdoor fires.
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Quality of Life in the Big Cities of New Zealand
A picture of the quality of life in the twelve largest cities of New Zealand including economic and environmental indicators. Assesses trends and changes and highlights common urban themes. Rodney,Auckland,Waitakere, Christchurch, Manukau, North Shore, Waitakere, Hamilton, Tauranga, Porirua Hutt,Wellington, Dunedin.
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Reurbanise
Christchurch based website with a collection of resources and discussion groups dedicated to urban sustainability, sustainable computing and help and advice for business, community, school and families.
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Rubbish Free Year
Christchurch couple attempting to create no rubbish for the landfill from 1st February 2008 to 1st February 2009. Recycling information and links. Blog.
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Southern Seed Exchange
Christchurch branch of national seed savers network which aims to maintain and strengthen the bio-diversity of open pollinated, non-genetically engineered plant varieties in New Zealand.
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Step Up Canterbury
Event held to celebrate World Environment Day on 5 June, 2008. Featured exhibits, auction of environmental products, debates etc.
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Sustainability - University of Canterbury
Gateway to sustainability information for the university. Conserving energy, transport, recycling, conservation and restoration programmes and courses on the university campus.
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Sustainable Energy Strategy for Christchurch 2008 - 2018
Christchurch City Council energy action plan.Plan for city energy supplies to come from renewable sources and energy systems to be affordable, efficient and secure.[PDF 1.2MB]
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Sustainable Fishing - Ngai Tahu Seafood
Information about the sustainable fishing practiced by Ngai Tahu Seafood Resource Limited (the company that owns and manages the quota for Ngai Tahu Seafood).
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Waterwise - Christchurch City Council
Information on the importance of saving water. The site has ideas for saving water in the kitchen, bathroom, laundry, and garden. How to check for leaky pipes.
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