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Air factsheets
The following air quality (including home energy efficiency) factsheets are available from
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or can be downloaded from here:
Factsheet
Agrichemical spraying
(15 KB)
Agrichemical spraying may seem an easy and often inexpensive way to beat pests, but it’s not always the most suitable one. Some agrichemicals can be toxic to humans and pets, or can harm other crops and plants.
Author: Environment Canterbury
Published:
25/08/2009
Type: Factsheet
Before you rent
(32 KB)
When you are looking for a rental property, you are probably looking at the number of bedrooms, the location and the price.
Published:
25/08/2009
Type: Factsheet
Home heating on a tight budget
(18 KB)
If you are on a tight budget or renting a home, insulation and appropriate heating systems can be costly. This factsheet outlines subsidies and gives easy and inexpensive options to save money and make your home healthier.
Published:
25/08/2009
Type: Factsheet
Outdoor burning in Canterbury
(23 KB)
Outdoor burning is often a nuisance for neighbours and can be a health hazard. It can also contribute to air pollution.
Author: Environment Canterbury
Published:
25/08/2009
Type: Factsheet
Outdoor burning on farms
(22 KB)
Outdoor burning can be a nuisance for neighbours, even in the country. It can also be a health hazard for those carrying out the burning, and burning of prohibited materials or burning in inappropriate ways can pollute the environment.
Author: Environment Canterbury
Published:
25/08/2009
Type: Factsheet
Winter air pollution in Ashburton
(19 KB)
Winter air pollution is a problem in many Canterbury towns such as Ashburton. The problem is small particles in the air, called suspended particulate (also known as PM10).
Author: Environment Canterbury
Published:
25/08/2009
Type: Factsheet
Winter air pollution in Canterbury
(24 KB)
Winter air pollution is a problem in Christchurch and many Canterbury towns. The problem is small particles in the air, called suspended particulate (also known as PM10).
Published:
25/08/2009
Type: Factsheet
Winter air pollution in Christchurch
(18 KB)
Christchurch’s main winter air pollution problem is small particles in the air, called suspended particulate (also known as PM10).
Author: Environment Canterbury
Published:
25/08/2009
Type: Factsheet
Winter air pollution in Kaiapoi
(15 KB)
Why are you banning open fires and woodburners? Open fires and woodburners cannot be installed in Kaiapoi Clean Air Zone 1 in homes that currently do not have a woodburner or open fire.
Published:
25/08/2009
Type: Factsheet
Winter air pollution in Rangiora
(59 KB)
Winter air pollution is a problem in many Canterbury towns such as Rangiora. The problem is small particles in the air, called suspended particulate (also known as PM10).
Author: Environment Canterbury
Published:
25/08/2009
Type: Factsheet
Winter air pollution in Timaru
(18 KB)
Winter air pollution is a problem in many Canterbury towns such as Timaru. The problem is small particles in the air, called suspended particulate (also known as PM10).
Published:
25/08/2009
Type: Factsheet
Wood burning techniques
(63 KB)
Burning wood and coal for home heating is the main source of winter air pollution in many Canty towns. Under the National Environmental Standards for Air Quality we must reduce the number of high pollution occurrences to one per year by 2013.
Author: Environment Canterbury
Published:
25/08/2009
Type: Factsheet
Factsheet
Agrichemical spraying
(15 KB)
Agrichemical spraying may seem an easy and often inexpensive way to beat pests, but it’s not always the most suitable one. Some agrichemicals can be toxic to humans and pets, or can harm other crops and plants.
Author: Environment Canterbury
Published:
25/08/2009
Type: Factsheet
Before you rent
(32 KB)
When you are looking for a rental property, you are probably looking at the number of bedrooms, the location and the price.
Published:
25/08/2009
Type: Factsheet
Home heating on a tight budget
(18 KB)
If you are on a tight budget or renting a home, insulation and appropriate heating systems can be costly. This factsheet outlines subsidies and gives easy and inexpensive options to save money and make your home healthier.
Published:
25/08/2009
Type: Factsheet
Outdoor burning in Canterbury
(23 KB)
Outdoor burning is often a nuisance for neighbours and can be a health hazard. It can also contribute to air pollution.
Author: Environment Canterbury
Published:
25/08/2009
Type: Factsheet
Outdoor burning on farms
(22 KB)
Outdoor burning can be a nuisance for neighbours, even in the country. It can also be a health hazard for those carrying out the burning, and burning of prohibited materials or burning in inappropriate ways can pollute the environment.
Author: Environment Canterbury
Published:
25/08/2009
Type: Factsheet
Winter air pollution in Ashburton
(19 KB)
Winter air pollution is a problem in many Canterbury towns such as Ashburton. The problem is small particles in the air, called suspended particulate (also known as PM10).
Author: Environment Canterbury
Published:
25/08/2009
Type: Factsheet
Winter air pollution in Canterbury
(24 KB)
Winter air pollution is a problem in Christchurch and many Canterbury towns. The problem is small particles in the air, called suspended particulate (also known as PM10).
Published:
25/08/2009
Type: Factsheet
Winter air pollution in Christchurch
(18 KB)
Christchurch’s main winter air pollution problem is small particles in the air, called suspended particulate (also known as PM10).
Author: Environment Canterbury
Published:
25/08/2009
Type: Factsheet
Winter air pollution in Kaiapoi
(15 KB)
Why are you banning open fires and woodburners? Open fires and woodburners cannot be installed in Kaiapoi Clean Air Zone 1 in homes that currently do not have a woodburner or open fire.
Published:
25/08/2009
Type: Factsheet
Winter air pollution in Rangiora
(59 KB)
Winter air pollution is a problem in many Canterbury towns such as Rangiora. The problem is small particles in the air, called suspended particulate (also known as PM10).
Author: Environment Canterbury
Published:
25/08/2009
Type: Factsheet
Winter air pollution in Timaru
(18 KB)
Winter air pollution is a problem in many Canterbury towns such as Timaru. The problem is small particles in the air, called suspended particulate (also known as PM10).
Published:
25/08/2009
Type: Factsheet
Wood burning techniques
(63 KB)
Burning wood and coal for home heating is the main source of winter air pollution in many Canty towns. Under the National Environmental Standards for Air Quality we must reduce the number of high pollution occurrences to one per year by 2013.
Author: Environment Canterbury
Published:
25/08/2009
Type: Factsheet
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