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Find out what's been happening in the climate change space within Waitaha/Canterbury, New Zealand and the wider world.
Progress towards Canterbury’s climate action plan
29 Nov 2023The Canterbury Mayoral Forum endorsed a collective funding approach to regional climate actions during a meeting on Friday 24 November.
Where Mātauranga Māori and climate science meet
19 Oct 2023Climate change, pollution and deforestation have impacted the once abundant mahinga kai around Rāpaki Marae. Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke are working to restore their local environment.
Preparedness in the face of extreme weather events
27 Mar 2023The early weeks of 2023 have brought several extreme weather incidents to New Zealand’s north island, events made worse by climate change that have brought destruction to communities.
Kōwhai Park to help large-scale solar take flight
10 Feb 2023Waitaha/Canterbury will soon be home to one of the country’s largest solar energy farms, with the Kōwhai Park renewable energy precinct at Christchurch Airport soon to get underway.
NZ just had its warmest year on record – again
12 Jan 2023NIWA's latest Annual Climate Summary has confirmed that 2022 was our warmest year since records began.
Regional wrap-up – December 2022
29 Nov 2022Climate action is happening across Waitaha/Canterbury. Find out the latest in our regional wrap-up.