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![Environment Canterbury ceases chemical spraying following ‘incident’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Environment Canterbury ceases chemical spraying following ‘incident’
WorkSafe told ECan to evaluate how it goes about spraying chemicals.
![National ticketing system on the way for public transport](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
National ticketing system on the way for public transport
The National Ticketing Solution will be rolled out in stages, starting in Canterbury.
![John MacDonald: Ngāi Tahu Ecan Bill is unnecessary and wrong](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
John MacDonald: Ngāi Tahu Ecan Bill is unnecessary and wrong
OPINION: Ecan already has a formal partnership with Ngāi Tahu, John MacDonald writes.
![The next Rotorua? Govt likely to pass Ngāi Tahu bill](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
The next Rotorua? Govt likely to pass Ngāi Tahu bill
The Government looks set to pass a bill giving Ngāi Tahu rights to appoint councillors.
![The big stink: Anger grows as nauseating stench hangs over city](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
The big stink: Anger grows as nauseating stench hangs over city
"It hits you right in the face."
![No legs? No sweat - Amputation no setback for great NZ outdoorsman](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
No legs? No sweat - Amputation no setback for great NZ outdoorsman
Flesh-eating bug cost Ross Millichamp his legs, Kurt Bayer reports.
![Councillor blasts proposed rates hike as 'not even remotely affordable'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Councillor blasts proposed rates hike as 'not even remotely affordable'
Environment Canterbury is proposing an average rate increase of 24.1 per cent.
![Garry Grimmer sentenced - again - for North Canterbury tyre pile arson](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Garry Grimmer sentenced - again - for North Canterbury tyre pile arson
The man responsible for a raging tyre fire north of Chch has been sentenced
![Thousands of native plants improve Burgess Stream](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Thousands of native plants improve Burgess Stream
Over half of the 4500 native plants for a biodiversity project are in the ground.
!['It's a kick in the guts': Historic farm station smashed in floods](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'It's a kick in the guts': Historic farm station smashed in floods
'You're almost reduced to tears,' says farmer calling for more Govt help.
![Oxford wetland to be protected](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Oxford wetland to be protected
Environment Canterbury, QEII Trust working with landowner to enhance ecological habitat.
!['Uphill battle': Parts of NZ dangerously dry with no immediate end in sight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Uphill battle': Parts of NZ dangerously dry with no immediate end in sight
Akaroa farmer Hamish Menzies said they are making a plan for it if it doesn't rain soon.
![Giant tyre fire: Accused named for first time](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Giant tyre fire: Accused named for first time
Emergency services were called to the blaze near Amberley on January 29.
![Fonterra discharging nitrogen-heavy water on to 'ghost farms'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Fonterra discharging nitrogen-heavy water on to 'ghost farms'
Cows have been cleared from 16 Fonterra farms to dispose of polluted wastewater.
![Amberley tyre fire: Man in court charged with arson](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Amberley tyre fire: Man in court charged with arson
A man has been charged in connection with a tyre fire in North Canterbury.
![Christchurch mayor: Reinventing the country's second-largest urban centre](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Christchurch mayor: Reinventing the country's second-largest urban centre
Greater Christchurch is the fastest growing region outside of Auckland.
![Samantha Motion: Minister's move to sack council a bold one](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Samantha Motion: Minister's move to sack council a bold one
Opinion: Can a commission stop Tauranga going round in circles?
![The state of Christchurch's roads 10 years after the quakes - and what about light rail?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
The state of Christchurch's roads 10 years after the quakes - and what about light rail?
As new highway opens today, Herald investigates Christchurch's transport past and future.
![Farmer-led projects to receive more than $6m](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Farmer-led projects to receive more than $6m
It hopes to deliver up to 300 plans to improve land management and the environment.
![Environment Canterbury could handle all large dam consents in Otago](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Environment Canterbury could handle all large dam consents in Otago
Otago regional councillors approved the transfer to ECan from June next year.
![Common garden plant wreaking havoc in Lyttelton Harbour](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Common garden plant wreaking havoc in Lyttelton Harbour
Spur valerian, a cottage garden plant with pink, magenta or white flowers, is spreading.