Environment

Mussel shells are removing contaminants from an urban stormwater wetland, in what could be a world-first.

It was another bumper planting season with over 150,000 trees put in the ground across Christchurch and Banks Peninsula.

Nestled a short 3km from Christchurch’s city centre is a haven of native flora and fauna and a significant site of heritage.

People who live, work and play in Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour are being invited to help shape their futures and have their say on a final draft plan for adapting public assets to the impacts of sea-level rise.

Disposing of common household batteries correctly will help to keep these potentially hazardous items out of our rubbish and recycling – and stop fires from occurring.

The legacy lives on for fallen Hagley Park trees as local chairbler David Laird provides the timber a second life.