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Interactive map bears fruit without costing the earth

29 Jan 2020

A new online food map reveals where people can find free fruit and nuts growing in public spaces in Christchurch.


Youngster sowing seeds to help those in need

20 Oct 2021

At 12 years of age Jordan Wilson is the youngest person to be granted a temporary land use licence for Christchurch’s Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor regeneration area.


See inside Christchurch's superhomes

21 Sep 2022

When Paul and Shirley Watson moved south from Wellington they wanted to build themselves a forever home that would be cheap to run and comfortable to live in as they got older.


Orion commits to carbon neutrality by 2022

14 Dec 2020

Electricity distributor Orion, which is partly owned by Christchurch City Council, has committed to achieving carbon neutrality for corporate emissions by June 2022.


Ride through the Botanic Gardens in driverless shuttle

13 Feb 2020

Want to be among the first to take a ride in a vehicle without a driver?


Electric vehicles on show at free weekend expo

16 Sep 2022

If you are toying with the idea of getting an electric vehicle, then make sure you visit Te Pae Convention Centre this weekend for the Take Charge Christchurch Expo.


Christchurch park rangers power up for electric ride

19 Jun 2019

Park rangers are zipping around some of the city’s regional parks on electric motorbikes as part of the Christchurch City Council’s push towards more environmentally friendly initiatives.


Electric buses power onto Christchurch streets

28 Jun 2019

The move to reduce Christchurch’s carbon footprint has stepped up a gear with bus company Red Bus introducing the city’s first electric buses to its fleet.


Innovative investment reaps community benefits

16 Jan 2019

A fund aimed at encouraging innovation is helping finance a food rescue service in Christchurch, a tool library in Lyttelton, and a pest control initiative in Little River.


Christchurch Airport unveils renewable energy park plans

1 Dec 2021

A solar array 50 times larger than any other in New Zealand is going to be created on Christchurch Airport-owned land in Harewood.