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Christchurch, New Zealand · ChristchurchReading Time: 3 minutes The eastern South Island needs rain, and at the time of writing this column there were some chances of wet weather for Canterbury and surrounds as we go through next week. We’ve had a number of people tell us spring feels like it’s arriving early – despite a snowy cold blast potentially moving in right after I write this. Usually spring in New Zealand is defined by an uptick in westerly winds, and more days where people…See the Story
The final month of winter is upon us
Christchurch, New Zealand · ChristchurchReading Time: 2 minutes Environment Canterbury chair Peter Scott has resumed his role unopposed, after voluntarily stepping aside earlier this year while a compliance investigation on his farming activities was undertaken. Following the conclusion of the independent investigation earlier this month, Scott was one of three parties issued a formal warning after determination that his irrigation and land use activities were of low environmental i…See the Story
Scott resumes duties after compliance finding
Christchurch, New Zealand · ChristchurchA King Cobra gang member. File photo: Dean Purcell
An NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) employee supplied her gang member partner with confidential information from the agency’s database in exchange for methamphetamine.See the Story
Confidential information from NZTA database given to gang member for
Christchurch, New Zealand · ChristchurchPeter Scott has resumed his role as chair of Environment Canterbury following an investigation into his conduct. Photo: RNZ / Philippa Tolley
By Adam Burns
An Environment Canterbury councillor has bemoaned a lack of transparency after the council's chair was reinstated, despite being formally warned for breaching the Resource Management Act.See the Story
ECan councillor 'disappointed' by lack of transparency as chair
Christchurch, New Zealand · ChristchurchPeter Scott sat among the Environment Cantebury councillors this week but is set to resume his role as chairperson. PHOTO RNZ/ADAM BURNS
Peter Scott will resume his role as chairperson of Environment Canterbury after receiving “strong support” to do so.See the Story