Natural environment

The earthquake changed the natural hazard landscape in North Canterbury and Marlborough considerably – rivers have changed shape, and rockfall and landslips created significant new geotechnical hazards for buildings and other essential infrastructure. Several farms and settlements were badly damaged.

This section covers:

• Conservation land and marine life
• Legislation
• Mahaanui Kurataiao
• Restoration Liasion Group
• Natural hazards and land damage
• Reducing environmental impact
• Science funding