Canterbury Regional Council, NZ

Canterbury Regional Council, NZ pilots AI-supported identification of invasive plant species

Council officials identified an outbreak of an invasive grass species called Nassella tussock. Project partner Lynker Analytics trained an AI platform to differentiate the species from non-invasive vegetation in South Canterbury. The platform also predicted growth patterns based on areas of existing coverage. Biosecurity officers tasked with time-intensive inspections of local properties focused more resources on eradication efforts during the pilot.

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Canterbury Regional Council, NZ

New Zealand

Canterbury Regional Council, NZ seeks answers on nitrogen dioxide pollution with air quality study

The national HAPINZ 3.0 study found that 2,000 New Zealanders died from nitrogen dioxide pollution in 2016. Council leaders approved a three-month air quality pilot across Timaru. Eighteen diffusion tubes were installed near high-traffic roads and residential areas for accurate measurement of the human-made pollutant. Monthly analysis of nitrogen dioxide concentrations provides valuable data for future mitigation efforts by the council.

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Canterbury Regional Council, NZ

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Canterbury Regional Council, NZ tracks contaminated lands with Listed Land Use Register

Council leaders worked with Stratos Technology Partners to upload district-by-district data to the interactive platform. Users enter addresses or lot numbers for aerial images of properties. Each entry lists site investigation reports and potentially hazardous activities covered by the Hazardous Activities and Industries List (HAIL). The Listed Land Use Register reduces consumer costs for property statements and assists with remediation efforts.

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Canterbury Regional Council, NZ

New Zealand

Canterbury Regional Council, NZ works with Christchurch City Council on property rates tool pilot

The two councils unveiled the View My Rates tool for a one-month feedback period. Users find tax rates levied by both governments after entering Christchurch addresses into the search bar. Each property includes a detailed list of services covered by council rates during the 2021-2022 fiscal year. A feedback form at the top of View My Rates asks for user ratings of current usability as well as suggested features.

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Canterbury Regional Council, NZ

New Zealand

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Christchurch City Council, NZ

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Canterbury Regional Council, NZ launched a pilot project to address dust issues with online reports

Canterbury Regional Council launched a pilot project to address dust issues using an online reporting tool. The Council is encouraging residents to report any noticeable dust to help locate the source. The Council installed two dust monitors to record dust levels and wind patterns. Additionally, the Council employed two staff members to respond to any dust reports. The goal of the pilot is to proactively reduce dust exposure for residents.

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Canterbury Regional Council, NZ

New Zealand

Canterbury Regional Council, NZ launched a pilot project to reduce foul odours with the Smelt-it app

Canterbury Regional Council launched a pilot project to reduce foul odours with the Smelt-it app. The Council is encouraging residents to report any noticeable odours with the app to help locate the source. After receiving a report the Council investigates nearby businesses, monitors wind patterns, and conducts an independent assessment in the area. The goal is to prevent odours from reaching past the boundaries of business operations and negatively impacting residents.

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Canterbury Regional Council, NZ

New Zealand

Canterbury Regional Council, NZ published an online map showcasing its water recreational sites

Canterbury Regional Council published an online "StoryMap" showcasing over 900 publicly accessible coastal, river, lake, and wetland recreational sites. The map includes information on each site including a description of the facilities, water quality results, photos of the location, etc. The Council designed this online resource to help people explore the region by giving them the information they need to pick the site that best meets their recreational needs.

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Canterbury Regional Council, NZ

New Zealand