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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.
Stream restoration work gets $1.5m funding boost
Caring for the environment | 13 Jan 2021Work to restore the health of a Christchurch stream that once teemed with freshwater fish and acted as an important food gathering area for Māori has received a funding boost.
Move to better protect native vegetation on coastal farmland
Caring for the environment | 11 Jan 2021A proposed change to the Christchurch District Plan to boost the protection of native trees and plants on coastal farmland is open for public feedback.
Four year restoration of Cashmere Stream completed
Caring for the environment | 2 Nov 2020Local landowners and community members armed themselves with spades and smiles to help the Cashmere Stream Care Group complete the final stage of a four-year restoration and enhancement planting project.
Invasive weed work helps protect Whakaraupō biodiversity
Caring for the environment | 27 Oct 2020A common garden plant has hopped the fence and is wreaking havoc on Whakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour’s native vegetation.