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Looking after our natural resources

Setting the course for Banks Peninsula waterways

A plan which aims to improve stormwater management across Banks Peninsula has been endorsed.

8 Jul 2025
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Setting the course for Banks Peninsula waterways

8 Jul 2025

A plan which aims to improve stormwater management across Banks Peninsula has been endorsed.

New surveys to chart coastal shifts after storms

Christchurch City Council is taking to the skies to get a clearer picture of how parts of the district’s coastline are being changed by storms.

Caring for the environment, Climate change  |  3 Jul 2025

Restoring Papanui Bush back to its roots

The once mighty Papanui Bush stood proudly as a 30-hectare remnant of the Canterbury Plains.

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

Wildlife on the move as seasons change

sustainability  |  8 May 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

sustainability  |  8 May 2025

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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. 

Caring for the environment, Climate change, Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor, Parks and playgrounds, sustainability  |  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

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

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

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

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

First stage of Addington Brook renewal complete

Parks and playgrounds, Water  |  12 Dec 2024

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

The roots of Christchurch

22 Oct 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

Fund open to protect Christchurch waterways

Water  |  30 Sep 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

Waimairi Stream through Fendalton Park is being naturalised to enhance water quality, create a healthier aquatic habitat and stabilise the waterway bank.

Water  |  16 Sep 2024

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

Christchurch City Council rangers are keen to see whitebaiters in the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor Regeneration Area (OARC) take a ‘leave no trace’ approach to their fishing this season.

30 Aug 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

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8 Aug 2024

Fund open to help achieve sustainable future

29 Jul 2024

An active way to discover Christchurch

26 Jul 2024
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