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Early nature learning at Christchurch’s Rutland Reserve
Caring for the environment | 17 Sep 2019Outdoor education has taken on a new meaning for Paparoa Street School pupils who have joined forces with Christchurch City Council rangers to restore Rutland Reserve.
Educated approach to Christchurch biodiversity secures funding
Caring for the environment | 16 Sep 2019A riverside corridor alongside a new student building at the University of Canterbury will be restored following support from the Christchurch City Council’s Biodiversity Fund.
ECan urges public to report illegal whitebaiting structures
Caring for the environment | 9 Sep 2019People who spot make-shift jetties and fishing platforms in Christchurch's rivers and streams are being urged to report them to Environment Canterbury.
Plant airlift signals final stages of Sumner Road project
Better streets & spaces, Caring for the environment | 26 Aug 2019Helicopters will drop thousands of plants onto the steep slopes above Sumner Road as the final stages of a massive planting project gets under way this week.
Christchurch students planting for the future
Caring for the environment | 12 Aug 2019Local students are turning concern about climate change into positive action with a plan to plant more than 500 native trees.
Floating wetlands form part of new-look stream
Caring for the environment | 16 Jul 2019A quake-damaged stormwater drain in Shirley which runs into Horseshoe Lake has been given a dramatic makeover.
Award is a feather in the cap for Christchurch bird expert
Caring for the environment | 4 Jul 2019After decades of experience Andrew Crossland can spot a flock of hundreds of birds and within seconds identify their species and accurately estimate their numbers.
Plan to improve health of Lyttelton Harbour moves forward
Caring for the environment | 20 Jun 2019Five local organisations have confirmed their commitment to a plan designed to help improve the ecological health of Whakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour.
Fish provide hook for healthy waterway message
Caring for the environment | 18 Jun 2019Small blue fish are being used to help raise awareness in Christchurch that the water that runs down our stormwater drains impacts on the health of our streams and rivers.
True champions of Christchurch’s green spaces
Caring for the environment | 17 Jun 2019Christchurch’s unsung green guardians of city parks are in the spotlight as National Volunteer Week celebrates their collective contribution to our community.
Christchurch stormwater resource consent granted
Caring for the environment | 5 Jun 2019A resource consent that aims to future-proof Christchurch's stormwater network while also improving water quality in certain rivers has been granted by independent commissioners appointed by Environment Canterbury.
Erosion control key to health of Lyttelton Harbour
Caring for the environment | 27 May 2019A trial is under way to see if roadside plantings can help reduce the amount of sediment ending up in Lyttelton Harbour.
Pest control work to target red zone rabbits
Caring for the environment | 21 May 2019The days are numbered for some rabbits living in Christchurch’s residential red zone.
Volunteers join forces to help save Christchurch stream
Caring for the environment | 20 May 2019A team of community volunteers, including local school children, is helping to restore the stream that flows through Burnside’s popular Jellie Park.
More geckos move into Riccarton Bush
Caring for the environment | 16 May 2019More native geckos have been given a new home in Riccarton Bush.