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True champions of Christchurch’s green spaces

17 Jun 2019

Christchurch’s unsung green guardians of city parks are in the spotlight as National Volunteer Week celebrates their collective contribution to our community.


Saltmarsh restoration under way along Ōpāwaho/Heathcote

29 Jul 2021

A 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.


ECan urges public to report illegal whitebaiting structures

9 Sep 2019

People who spot make-shift jetties and fishing platforms in Christchurch's rivers and streams are being urged to report them to Environment Canterbury.


Mother of All Clean Ups targets Christchurch waterways

8 May 2019

Hundreds of volunteers are banding together this weekend to remove litter from Christchurch’s waterways as part of the Mother of All Clean Ups.


Kererū numbers take off in the city

15 Jan 2019

Bulky but beautiful kererū are enjoying a fruit smorgasbord at the Botanic Gardens and their population looks set to boom as a result.


Educated approach to Christchurch biodiversity secures funding

16 Sep 2019

A 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.


Health of Christchurch’s waterways under scrutiny

31 Jan 2022

Options for speeding up work to improve the health of Christchurch’s rivers, streams and creeks are being investigated.


Scientist throws light on insect life

14 Jan 2019

A new study is putting the spotlight on insects living in Christchurch’s red zone.


Cobble clusters create new hideaways for native fish

18 May 2021

‘Cobble clusters’ added to the Ōpāwaho Heathcote River are breathing life into the river by creating new habitats for native fish.


Have your say on the Ihutai-Estuary and Coastal stormwater plan

28 Feb 2022

Christchurch City Council is seeking feedback on the Ihutai-Estuary and Coastal draft stormwater management plan to improve the way it manages stormwater in the area.