Environment
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Black billed gulls find new nesting ground
A partially constructed stormwater retention basin in Belfast has been acting as a temporary nesting ground for tarāpuka (black billed gulls) – a bird species that is in serious decline.
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Black billed gulls find new nesting ground
24 Jan 2022A partially constructed stormwater retention basin in Belfast has been acting as a temporary nesting ground for tarāpuka (black billed gulls) – a bird species that is in serious decline.
Blooming wild flowers a bee-spoke addition to North Hagley Park
A corner of North Hagley Park has been planted with wildflowers to help boost the city’s bee population.
Never a dull day for Council Parks Ranger
There is no such thing as a normal day at work for Christchurch City Council Ranger Yvette Williams.
Facilities |
23 Dec 2021
“The best job in the world” found at Halswell Quarry
In a job where “no two days are the same”, Christchurch City Council Park Ranger Nigel Morritt is looking forward to his busiest time of the year.
Way forward identified for wastewater treatment plant modifications
A plan is under way to decrease odours and improve the treatment of wastewater over the medium term at the fire-damaged Christchurch wastewater treatment plant.
Water |
10 Dec 2021
Water |
3 Dec 2021
29 Nov 2021
Fewer hot spots at fire-damaged wastewater treatment plant
Fewer hot spots are smouldering at the Christchurch Wastewater Treatment Plant as around-the-clock efforts to cool down the fire-damaged trickling filters begin to pay-off.
Christchurch’s recycling plant to be upgraded
Efforts to reduce the amount of waste in Christchurch going to landfill have received a boost with news the city’s Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) will be upgraded.
