Council to sell off riverside properties

Christchurch City Council has agreed to sell 20 riverside properties that it bought because they were at frequent risk of flooding from the Heathcote River.

Ōtākaro Avon among 'most improved' rivers in NZ

A cross-agency effort to improve the condition of one of Christchurch’s most treasured waterways has led to national recognition for the Ōtākaro Avon River.

Help make the wrybill Bird of the Year

Christchurch people are being encouraged to get behind a campaign to vote the wrybill as New Zealand’s Bird of the Year.

Pesky possums targeted in new Banks Peninsula programme

A new biodiversity ranger will be patrolling Banks Peninsula in an effort to control power line-hopping possums.

Heathcote River weeds targeted in new spraying programme

Invasive weeds clogging the Heathcote River and taking over its banks are being targeted in a spring-time weed spraying programme.

Planting project part of midge control work

More than 9000 native shrubs and trees will be planted beside the Bromley oxidation ponds over the next few weeks as part of ongoing efforts to keep the midge population down.

The word on water: Latest on chlorination

Check here for the latest information on the work being done to return water in Christchurch to an unchlorinated state.

Council agrees on Southshore, South New Brighton work

A cycleway and walkway will be constructed along the entire length of Southshore and South New Brighton.