News and Events
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The Chatham Islands Council sends a monthly e-newsletter to members of the community. It contains important Council updates as well as community stories.
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A sustainable visitor industry
Last year when Tourism Chatham Islands (TCI) was established, who would have predicted the current situation with visitors to the Chatham Islands today.
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Chatham Islands’ challenges
Over the past 12 months, there have been considerable changes within Emergency Management in New Zealand, in response to the Technical Advisory Group Review.
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Council budget outlook for 2020/21
The Chatham Islands Council adopted the 2020/21 Annual Plan on Monday 22 June 2020.
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COVID-19: Public notice on Council services
We are closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation, for the safety of our staff and yourself.
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Anzac Day address from the Mayor
There are still plenty of ways to mark Anzac Day from our bubbles at home.
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Going back to the Chatham Islands
The opportunity to visit the Chatham Islands in a youth engagement and education capacity for Environment Canterbury was one Debbie couldn’t turn down.
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Look out! It’s Chilean Needle Grass
Chilean Needle Grass (CNG) is an invasive pest weed that poses a major threat to primary production and the biodiversity of dry grasslands. Once established, CNG is very difficult to eliminate.
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Moki, protector of Pitt
Moki is a Jack Russell Terrier, and he’s a member of the Chatham Islands Council biosecurity team. Moki’s mission – to keep Pitt Island rat-free.
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150 years ago, on the Chatham Islands
On August 14, 1868 at 10.15am, a magnitude 8.5-9.5 earthquake struck off the coast of Chile.
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Chatham Islands biosecurity book promotes No Pests Please
A book produced by the Chatham Islands Council and Environment Canterbury aims to highlight the key pests that threaten the Islands’ unique natural values.
