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Rat trapping aims to help birds, lizards and insects
A network of traps will be laid along the Ōpāwaho/Heathcote River as part of an ambitious project to rid the area of rats.
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Rat trapping aims to help birds, lizards and insects
YesterdayA network of traps will be laid along the Ōpāwaho/Heathcote River as part of an ambitious project to rid the area of rats.
Decisions from the Finance and Performance Committee
A new Development Contributions Policy and Rebate Schemes and the Lighthouse Road stability project were on the agenda at this week’s Finance and Performance Committee meeting.
Prioritise safety at EcoDrop transfer stations
The Council’s Resource Recovery team and site operator EcoCentral are urging residents to prioritise safety at the EcoDrop transfer stations to protect themselves, their families and staff.
News in brief from today's Council meeting
A potential location for an Erebus National Memorial, water services delivery, an extension to operations at Burwood Landfill and bus detectors on Manchester Street - here are the key decisions made at today's Christchurch City Council meeting.
Signal upgrades to help delays around Memorial Ave
Upgrades are set to begin at three Memorial Avenue intersections to ease congestion linked to nearby wastewater upgrades.
Foundation laid as Ōmōkihi takes shape
It's time to check in on construction of Christchurch City Council's newest community facility, Ōmōkihi.
Take extra care on the hills as spring lambs arrive
It’s a busy time of year on the Port Hills as lambing season gets underway.
Pūrau burial ground returned to hapū
Ownership and management of an important Māori urupā (burial ground) at Pūrau has been returned to Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke. The site is the last remnant of the former Pūrau Native Reserve and is extremely important to the hapū.
Lighthouse Road to fully reopen for first time since May
Akaroa’s Lighthouse Road is set to reopen giving unrestricted access for the first time since the State of Emergency that hit Banks Peninsula and parts of Christchurch in May.
13 Aug 2025
Agencies team up to protect vulnerable dogs
A drive offering free vaccinations and microchipping for dogs is heading to Linwood.
Safer cycleway celebrated by Council, KiwiRail and community
The lights are flashing and the bells are ringing at three upgraded railway crossings in Papanui and Bishopdale.
Redeveloped Lyttelton Recreation Grounds up and running
A major revamp of the Lyttelton Recreation Grounds is finishing up.
Still going strong at 80
Exercise is an antidote to aging - That’s the motto of Paula Barrett who at 80 years old teaches three fitness classes a week at Christchurch City Council’s Pioneer Sport and Recreation Centre.
22 Jul 2025
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