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Wildlife on the move as seasons change

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

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Wet weather, high tides hit Christchurch and Banks Peninsula

Community matters  |  5 May 2025

State of Emergency for Christchurch and Banks Peninsula

Community matters  |  1 May 2025

New bridge for Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor

City life  |  28 Apr 2025

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Wildlife on the move as seasons change

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

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

Ecological and recreational development planned for OARC

A popular park in the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor (OARC) will be upgraded and expanded as restoration work continues in the former red zone. 

6 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

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

Right on the tail of Christchurch’s lizards

Climate change, sustainability  |  25 Mar 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

Right on the tail of Christchurch’s lizards

Climate change, sustainability  |  25 Mar 2025

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First river wetland opened in the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor

A new habitat for native fish and birds has been created in the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor (OARC), after the first OARC wetland was opened.

Climate change, Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor, sustainability  |  10 Mar 2025

Full circle moment in the red zone

Fourteen years after clearing liquefaction clogging streets and properties, the Student Volunteer Army (SVA) is back in the east of Christchurch.

Climate change, sustainability  |  7 Mar 2025

First river wetland opened in the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor

Climate change, Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor, sustainability  |  10 Mar 2025

Full circle moment in the red zone

Climate change, sustainability  |  7 Mar 2025

Major plan approved for sea-level rise in Lyttelton Harbour

5 Mar 2025

Mussel shells help filter contaminants

Climate change, sustainability, Water  |  22 Jan 2025

Planting season sprouts success

Parks and playgrounds  |  8 Jan 2025

Major plan approved for sea-level rise in Lyttelton Harbour

5 Mar 2025

Mussel shells help filter contaminants

Climate change, sustainability, Water  |  22 Jan 2025

Planting season sprouts success

Parks and playgrounds  |  8 Jan 2025

First stage of Addington Brook renewal complete

Parks and playgrounds, Water  |  12 Dec 2024

Funding approved for climate projects

Climate change  |  20 Nov 2024

Give us a steer on the next 30 years of getting around

Transport options  |  8 Nov 2024

First stage of Addington Brook renewal complete

Parks and playgrounds, Water  |  12 Dec 2024

Funding approved for climate projects

Climate change  |  20 Nov 2024

Give us a steer on the next 30 years of getting around

Transport options  |  8 Nov 2024

The roots of Christchurch

22 Oct 2024

Final call for feedback on sea-level rise plan

17 Oct 2024

Ribbon cutting for Te Kuru Wetland

2 Oct 2024

The roots of Christchurch

22 Oct 2024

Final call for feedback on sea-level rise plan

17 Oct 2024

Ribbon cutting for Te Kuru Wetland

2 Oct 2024

Fund open to protect Christchurch waterways

Water  |  30 Sep 2024

Fendalton Park stream being revitalised

Water  |  16 Sep 2024

Whitebaiters urged to ‘leave no trace’ in the OARC this season

30 Aug 2024

Fund open to protect Christchurch waterways

Water  |  30 Sep 2024

Fendalton Park stream being revitalised

Water  |  16 Sep 2024

Whitebaiters urged to ‘leave no trace’ in the OARC this season

30 Aug 2024

Checks start in Akaroa

8 Aug 2024

Fund open to help achieve sustainable future

29 Jul 2024

An active way to discover Christchurch

26 Jul 2024

Checks start in Akaroa

8 Aug 2024

Fund open to help achieve sustainable future

29 Jul 2024

An active way to discover Christchurch

26 Jul 2024

Akaroa urged to join the Possum Knockdown

Pest Free Banks Peninsula has set its target on removing possums from Akaroa – and they’re calling on residents and bach owners to help.

18 Jul 2024

All eyes on Lyttelton water

If you live around Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour and you’ve spotted something unusual with the water network, get in touch.

Water  |  18 Jul 2024

Akaroa urged to join the Possum Knockdown

18 Jul 2024

All eyes on Lyttelton water

Water  |  18 Jul 2024

Improving the health of our waterways

Caring for the environment, Water  |  2 Jul 2024

Aotearoa’s bugs are the bees knees

Libraries  |  24 Jun 2024

Volunteering to connect with Christchurch

Volunteering  |  21 Jun 2024

Improving the health of our waterways

Caring for the environment, Water  |  2 Jul 2024

Aotearoa’s bugs are the bees knees

Libraries  |  24 Jun 2024

Volunteering to connect with Christchurch

Volunteering  |  21 Jun 2024
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