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Govt to consult on Canterbury elections
The Prime Minister says elections for Canterbury regional councillors could be held in 2015 and a discussion document on the council will be released in coming months.
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ENVIRONMENT - Dairying and water
Hawke's Bay's proposed Ruataniwha Dam highlights a stark reality this election - dairy farming is polluting rivers and lakes at a growing rate. It's one of the Big Issues.
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Call for councils to enforce burn bans
There's been a call for local councils to follow Canterbury's lead in enforcing burning bans which have been credited with a surge in the collection of agri-chemical containers.
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The Panel with Finlay McDonald and Barry Corbett (Part 2)
Audio 2 Apr 2014Topics - new research shows a cavewoman diet is potentially one of the most effective ways to slim. Christchurch homes still using older wood burners will be targeted in a renewed air-pollution… Audio
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Lobby group fears lack of regional council vote will cause problems
Canterbury environmental groups say the lack of a public vote on the make-up of the regional council could lead to health and environmental problems in the future.
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Residents angry pit fire burned so long
Some Christchurch residents are questioning why it has taken five weeks to put out a fire at a recycling pit only a few hundred metres away from their home. Audio
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Frustration over Ecan Act boils over at select committee
Audio 15 Nov 2012Frustrations came to a head today in Christchurch over delaying elections for the Canterbury Regional Council. Audio
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Morning Report: local papers
Friday's headlines: new logo on All Black jerseys; serious assault rate steadily rising; ambulance sent more than 700km off course - to Southland rather than a childcare centre in Lower Hutt.
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Ecan to monitor lake for pesticides
Audio 26 Jul 2011The Canterbury Regional Council will continue to test water, fish and sediment in Lake Opuha near Timaru even though initial tests have found no evidence that agricultural chemicals had been buried… Audio
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Hurunui conservation order bid withdrawn
Recreation groups blame watered-down laws and procedures for their decision to withdraw an application for a Water Conservation Order for the Hurunui River in North Canterbury.
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ECan discusses faulty buses
Audio 19 Nov 2010Fresh developments tonight with the Christchurch buses, after dozens of buses were ordered off the road for safety checks. Audio
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PM asks Canterbury residents for opinion on ECan sacking
Audio 24 Aug 2010A four-page letter from the Prime Minister which has been distrbuted to 12-thousand Christchurch homes came under fire in Parliament today. Audio
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Ecan commissioners won't be impinged by Environment Court
Audio 23 Apr 2010The seven commissioners appointed by the government to take over the running of the Canterbury Regional Council will have powers enabling them to by-pass the Environment Court. Audio
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Top Stories for Friday 23 April 2010
Audio 23 Apr 2010ACC looks set to get competition from private insurers, Alcohol tax could increase by 50 per cent, Another $1.8 billion to be cut from public sector, Labour on Government's planned spending cuts, Ecan… Audio
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End of the line for ECan - the end of local democracy?
Audio 22 Apr 2010The day of reckoning has come for Canterbury's 14 sacked regional councillors as the council meets for the final time today. Audio
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Law - Dean Knight
Audio 7 Apr 2010Dean Knight is a senior lecturer at Victoria University's Faculty of Law, and today he discusses issues surrounding the sacking of ECan and appointing commissioners in its place. Audio
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Maori Party switches vote on ECAN legislation
Audio 1 Apr 2010The relationship between National and the Maori Party has taken another hit, this time over the law change to remove Canterbury's regional councillors. The Environment Minister, Nick Smith says he is… Audio
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Maori Party make surprise change in vote on Ecan legislation
Audio 1 Apr 2010The National Party was caught by surprise last night, when the Maori Party pulled its support for legislation on the Canterbury Regional Council. Audio
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Top Stories for Thursday 1 April 2010
Audio 1 Apr 2010Maori Party switches vote on ECAN legislation, Maori Party reserves position on foreshore and seabed proposals, Report says Ashika ferry sinking could have been avoided, Canterbury farmer says council… Audio
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Labour MP says Jenny Shipley to be Ecan commissioner
Audio 19 Mar 2010Labour MP, Brendon Burns, says former Prime Minister, Dame Jenny Shipley is"top of the list"to be appointed commissioner to sort out the problems at the Canterbury Regional Council. Audio
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Accusations of a back room coup at Ecan
Audio 25 Sep 2009The outgoing chair of the Canterbury Regional Council is describing his toppling as a"back-room coup"and says its all to do with his support of water management fees. Audio
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Christchurch rivers polluted - report
A report into Christchurch's Heathcote and Avon river catchments has described them as significantly degraded.