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Looking after our natural resources

Fund open to support sustainable community initiatives

The Sustainability Fund is open now for applications for projects that help meet the Christchurch City Council’s climate change objective and targets.

1 Dec 2025
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Christchurch named one-stop shop for supermarket consenting

Planning & building  |  26 Nov 2025

Date set for Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre opening

City life  |  26 Nov 2025

Painting the sky with colour at Kite Day

Community matters  |  25 Nov 2025

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Fund open to support sustainable community initiatives

1 Dec 2025

The Sustainability Fund is open now for applications for projects that help meet the Christchurch City Council’s climate change objective and targets.

Online water tool launches

Information and data about the health of Christchurch’s urban waterways is accessible to all following the launch of an online water quality tool.

Water  |  28 Nov 2025

Flood maps updated for parts of Christchurch

Updated flooding predictions for parts of the city are now available and searchable on Christchurch City Council’s online flood map.

Land drainage, Water  |  4 Nov 2025

Online water tool launches

Water  |  28 Nov 2025

Flood maps updated for parts of Christchurch

Land drainage, Water  |  4 Nov 2025

New study reveals lay of the land for entire district

Climate change  |  22 Oct 2025

Midge season approaches as temperatures rise

Water, Weather  |  21 Oct 2025

Weed eradication project to begin on Ōpāwaho Heathcote River

Caring for the environment, Waterways  |  16 Oct 2025

New study reveals lay of the land for entire district

Climate change  |  22 Oct 2025

Midge season approaches as temperatures rise

Water, Weather  |  21 Oct 2025

Weed eradication project to begin on Ōpāwaho Heathcote River

Caring for the environment, Waterways  |  16 Oct 2025

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Upskill on climate change with UC – for free

Ōtautahi Christchurch residents will soon have free access to a new online learning course designed to build understanding and resilience in the face of climate change.

Caring for the environment, Climate change, Natural hazards, Sustainability  |  14 Oct 2025

Pest control project helping restore eco-system

A successful pest control programme on Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour has so far removed almost 4700 predators thanks to a network of dedicated volunteers, support from landowners and funding from Christchurch City Council.

Caring for the environment, Supporting communities  |  8 Oct 2025

Upskill on climate change with UC – for free

Caring for the environment, Climate change, Natural hazards, Sustainability  |  14 Oct 2025

Pest control project helping restore eco-system

Caring for the environment, Supporting communities  |  8 Oct 2025

World’s largest climate adaptation event coming to Christchurch

Caring for the environment, Climate change, Extreme weather, Innovation, Natural hazards, Planning for the future, Sustainability, Sustainable living  |  7 Oct 2025

European Union invests into groundbreaking environmental projects

Climate change, Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor, Sustainability, Sustainable living  |  6 Oct 2025

Banks Peninsula property protected for the future

Caring for the environment, Parks and playgrounds  |  6 Oct 2025

World’s largest climate adaptation event coming to Christchurch

Caring for the environment, Climate change, Extreme weather, Innovation, Natural hazards, Planning for the future, Sustainability, Sustainable living  |  7 Oct 2025

European Union invests into groundbreaking environmental projects

Climate change, Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor, Sustainability, Sustainable living  |  6 Oct 2025

Banks Peninsula property protected for the future

Caring for the environment, Parks and playgrounds  |  6 Oct 2025

Real-time water quality model launches for Banks Peninsula harbours

Water  |  23 Sep 2025

Flocking to support the spotted shag

Caring for the environment  |  17 Sep 2025

News in brief from the Council meeting

Council updates, Planning for the future, Transport options, Urban growth  |  10 Sep 2025

Real-time water quality model launches for Banks Peninsula harbours

Water  |  23 Sep 2025

Flocking to support the spotted shag

Caring for the environment  |  17 Sep 2025

News in brief from the Council meeting

Council updates, Planning for the future, Transport options, Urban growth  |  10 Sep 2025

Green light for Bower Park improvements and wetland restoration

Caring for the environment, Climate change, Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor, Parks and playgrounds, Sustainability  |  9 Sep 2025

Getting down in the weeds with coastal lagoons

Sustainability, Volunteering  |  5 Sep 2025

International recognition for Te Kuru wetland

Caring for the environment, Land drainage, Sustainability, Water  |  3 Sep 2025

Green light for Bower Park improvements and wetland restoration

Caring for the environment, Climate change, Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor, Parks and playgrounds, Sustainability  |  9 Sep 2025

Getting down in the weeds with coastal lagoons

Sustainability, Volunteering  |  5 Sep 2025

International recognition for Te Kuru wetland

Caring for the environment, Land drainage, Sustainability, Water  |  3 Sep 2025

Native birds flocking to the red zone

Caring for the environment, Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor, Sustainability  |  27 Aug 2025

Setting the course for Banks Peninsula waterways

Water  |  8 Jul 2025

New surveys to chart coastal shifts after storms

Caring for the environment, Climate change  |  3 Jul 2025

Native birds flocking to the red zone

Caring for the environment, Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor, Sustainability  |  27 Aug 2025

Setting the course for Banks Peninsula waterways

Water  |  8 Jul 2025

New surveys to chart coastal shifts after storms

Caring for the environment, Climate change  |  3 Jul 2025

Restoring Papanui Bush back to its roots

Caring for the environment, Climate change, Parks and playgrounds, Sustainability  |  4 Jun 2025

Funding supports weed and pest control efforts

Caring for the environment  |  29 May 2025

Making discoveries beneath the surface during the City Nature Challenge

Sustainability  |  15 May 2025

Restoring Papanui Bush back to its roots

Caring for the environment, Climate change, Parks and playgrounds, Sustainability  |  4 Jun 2025

Funding supports weed and pest control efforts

Caring for the environment  |  29 May 2025

Making discoveries beneath the surface during the City Nature Challenge

Sustainability  |  15 May 2025

Wildlife on the move as seasons change

With the turning of the seasons, wildlife migrations in Christchurch are underway.

Sustainability  |  8 May 2025

Christchurch’s award-winning Te Kuru to the rescue

Christchurch City Council’s innovative approach to stormwater management has earned national recognition.

Climate change, Sustainability, Water  |  7 May 2025

Wildlife on the move as seasons change

Sustainability  |  8 May 2025

Christchurch’s award-winning Te Kuru to the rescue

Climate change, Sustainability, Water  |  7 May 2025

Ecological and recreational development planned for OARC

Caring for the environment, Climate change, Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor, Parks and playgrounds, Sustainability  |  6 May 2025

Have your say on the future of waterways in Banks Peninsula

Caring for the environment, Climate change, Have your say, Sustainability, Water  |  17 Apr 2025

City Nature Challenge promoting Christchurch's biodiversity

Climate change, Sustainability  |  15 Apr 2025

Ecological and recreational development planned for OARC

Caring for the environment, Climate change, Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor, Parks and playgrounds, Sustainability  |  6 May 2025

Have your say on the future of waterways in Banks Peninsula

Caring for the environment, Climate change, Have your say, Sustainability, Water  |  17 Apr 2025

City Nature Challenge promoting Christchurch's biodiversity

Climate change, Sustainability  |  15 Apr 2025
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