An estuary has long been used due to its safety and proximity to fishing grounds. But local iwi oppose vehicle access as the area is of cultural significance. Read...
Environment Canterbury has issued a warning after materials containing asbestos were discovered in an old dump site in the Waimakariri River Regional Park, on the north bank. Read...
Two councils asked Environment Minister David Parker to `call in` the project because of how unique it was - and he`s directed the Environmental Protection Authority to take over consenting. Read...