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04 September 2010 Earthquake - September 4, 2010 - 4.00 pm
Civil defence authorities are asking people living in the greater Christchurch area – in particular the eastern and river suburbs of Christchurch and Kaiapoi to check they have plans in place for the evening before it gets dark and cold again after this morning’s devastating earthquake.

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  03 September 2010 Canterbury Water Management Strategy - Ashburton Zone Committee Announced
  The Ashburton Water Management Zone Committee has been finalised and will be officially launched by Minister of Agriculture David Carter on September 10.
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  30 August 2010 Alternative uses for algae, Science and Technology Fair
  Pond algae could create biofuel for heating, a Lincoln High School student found out as part of his science project for this year’s Canterbury-Westland Schools’ Science and Technology Fair.
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  27 August 2010 Hurunui-Waiau zone committee water management, biodiversity options
  The Hurunui-Waiau zone committee is considering a number of Immediate Steps biodiversity projects for the coming year and is working to develop a position on water management and possible storage options for its zone.
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  26 August 2010 Metro Service Review: Northern Star and 480 Kainga Bus Routes.
  Residents in the Waimakariri District and Spencerville, Brooklands and Kainga areas will have the opportunity to discuss a range of proposals aimed at improving public transport in their areas during the next six weeks.
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  26 August 2010 New Selwyn Star Metro service, fares for south-western Metro zone.
  Environment Canterbury Commissioners have approved a new, competitive Metro fare structure and Selwyn Star service for Lincoln, Rolleston, Springston and Burnham.
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  26 August 2010 Hurunui River Water Conservation Order revised submission
  At today’s 9th Environment Canterbury Commissioners' meeting, Commissioners agreed to lodge a submission on the revised Hurunui Water Conservation Order (WCO) application.
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  26 August 2010 Māori place names formal endorsement
  Environment Canterbury Commissioners have formally endorsed the dual use of Māori place names with their European equivalent by the regional council.
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  11 August 2010 Navigation safety bylaw submissions close August 13
  Submissions on the proposed changes to Canterbury region’s Navigation Safety bylaws close this Friday, August 13. So far 60 submissions have been received which show widespread support for the compulsory wearing of lifejackets.
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  06 August 2010 Quality skills represented on Waimakariri Zone Committee
  Six community members have been appointed to the Waimakariri Zone Committee.
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  06 August 2010 Fine for illegal burning
  A Christchurch man has been fined a total of $1750 and ordered to pay investigation costs of $800 after pleading guilty to burning plastic and metal waste in June 2009.