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New test sites improve understanding of Christchurch waterways
Caring for the environment | 26 Oct 2021Eleven new water quality monitoring sites are giving Christchurch City Council a better understanding of the state of the district’s rivers and streams.
Work on disused landfills underway
Caring for the environment | 14 Sep 2021Remediation of a former landfill site in Bexley is underway and plans to remediate another four at Le Bons Bay, Onuku, Barrys Bay and the Burwood Resource Recovery Park are being developed.
Council to look at alternative sites for organics plant
Caring for the environment, Planning for the future | 9 Sep 2021The redevelopment of Bromley’s Organics Processing Plant has been put on hold after the Christchurch City Council today voted to investigate building a new facility at another location.
South Brighton bund proves popular
Caring for the environment | 9 Aug 2021A newly finished section of bund to reduce flood risk along South Brighton estuary is proving popular with walkers and cyclists.
Saltmarsh restoration under way along Ōpāwaho/Heathcote
Caring for the environment | 29 Jul 2021A new project alongside the Ōpāwaho/Heathcote River - immediately downstream of the Tunnel Road Bridge - aims to restore the site’s saltmarsh and coastal bush habitat.
Biodiversity funding second nature for habitat protection
Caring for the environment | 3 Jun 2021A biodiversity fund established by Christchurch City Council has helped private land owners to protect more than 384 hectares of ecologically significant vegetation across the district.
Planting days to bring workmates together
Caring for the environment, Things to do | 25 May 2021Grab your workmates, pop on a pair of gloves, pick up a spade and help plant thousands of trees to offset carbon emissions and mark World Environment and Arbor Day.
Cobble clusters create new hideaways for native fish
Caring for the environment | 18 May 2021‘Cobble clusters’ added to the Ōpāwaho Heathcote River are breathing life into the river by creating new habitats for native fish.
Council moving to better protect native trees and plants
Caring for the environment | 14 May 2021Formal submissions on a proposed change to better protect native trees and plants will open on 19 May.
Investigation into unauthorised trench results in fine
Caring for the environment | 14 Apr 2021Christchurch City Council’s Regulatory Compliance Unit has completed its investigation into an incident involving Councillors Phil Mauger and James Daniels last July when a trench was dug without authorisation on land adjacent to Pages Road.
Predator trapping under way in Port Hills parks
Caring for the environment, Parks and playgrounds | 6 Apr 2021Community volunteers are helping with predator trapping in seven small parks and reserves on the Port Hills as a part of wider initiative to protect native species.
Charter aims to restore mana of Christchurch’s waterways
Caring for the environment | 22 Mar 2021Collective action to improve the health of Christchurch’s urban waterways is at the heart of a new charter signed on Monday - World Water Day.
Trees at root of Christchurch’s Garden City image
Caring for the environment | 11 Mar 2021A new policy is in place for how Christchurch City Council will manage the planting, maintenance and removal of trees on public land.
Garden lover's bequest helps apprentice score dream job
Caring for the environment | 3 Mar 2021Gardening might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but for the Christchurch Botanic Garden’s newest apprentice it’s a dream come true.
Explore Christchurch’s newest wetland
Caring for the environment | 10 Feb 2021Native flora and fauna are starting to flourish in a new wetland area in Halswell.