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1315 days ago

Water quality data reveals a 'very mixed bag' for Canterbury rivers

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Land Air Water Aotearoa found urban waterways generally had the worst water quality, followed by those flowing through pastureland, while those in native forest had the best.

One expert said it was hard to find a Canterbury river where at least one indicator was not degrading, but improving quality was a long-term game and people need to keep their eye on the ball.

Read the full story here.

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5 days ago

Poll: What could the Christchurch City Council fund if it didn't have to pay GST on rates?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger says GST on rates, currently taken by central government, would be better spent locally.

The comments follow an Infometrics analysis that found over $1.1 billion of rates revenue nationwide was collected by the Government in 2022 as GST.

According to Infometrics, $88.5m of that came from Christchurch city ratepayers. It would be enough to save the Christ Church Cathedral from ruin; restore the Dux de Lux seven times over; cover both the Art Centre and Orana Wildlife Park’s request for regular public funding for over 26 years; contribute to light rail in Greater Christchurch; or get the South Library rebuild completed.

Read the full story by reporter Sinead Gill here and share your thoughts in the comments below. (Note: Subscription required. You can still read two free stories a month if you're not a ThePress.co.nz subscriber).

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What could the Christchurch City Council fund if it didn't have to pay GST on rates?
  • 20.4% Light rail
    20.4% Complete
  • 5.6% South Library
    5.6% Complete
  • 39.3% Orana Wildlife Park
    39.3% Complete
  • 13.3% The Arts Centre
    13.3% Complete
  • 3.1% Dux de Lux
    3.1% Complete
  • 12.8% Christ Church Cathedral
    12.8% Complete
  • 5.6% Something else (share your thoughts in the comments)
    5.6% Complete
196 votes
10 hours ago

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1 day ago

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