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Council investigating wastewater plant mitigations
To mitigate the ongoing stench coming from its Wastewater Treatment Plant, Christchurch City Council is investigating pumping a portion of treated wastewater straight to the existing ocean outfall pipe.
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Council investigating wastewater plant mitigations
2 Mar 2026To mitigate the ongoing stench coming from its Wastewater Treatment Plant, Christchurch City Council is investigating pumping a portion of treated wastewater straight to the existing ocean outfall pipe.
Wainui boil water notice lifted
The boil water notice affecting the Wainui water supply zone has been lifted.
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25 Feb 2026
Rams and Pouākai make Parakiore home
Parakiore is officially the new home of the Canterbury Rams and Mainland Pouākai basketball teams.
State of Emergency declared for Banks Peninsula
A Local State of Emergency has today been declared for Banks Peninsula.
Central city, Sport & recreation |
18 Feb 2026
Forecasted heavy rain to impact Christchurch
Residents are encouraged to prepare for rain predicted to impact Christchurch and Banks Peninsula from later today, with the heaviest period expected overnight from Monday to Tuesday.
Want to play a part in emergency response?
Civil Defence Emergency Management has sent out the call for budding response team members around the city.
Latest updates on the Wastewater Treatment Plant
Find the latest information on the Wastewater Treatment Plant here.
Akaroa Community Board by-election to be held
A by-election to fill an extraordinary vacancy for the Akaroa Community Subdivision on the Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board will be held in June.
Boil water notice lifted
The boil water notice affecting Christchurch’s Rawhiti water supply zone has been lifted.
Council issues boil water notice for Rawhiti water supply zone
Residents and visitors to areas of New Brighton, Burwood, Wainoni, Aranui and Southshore are being advised to boil their water until further notice after a sample within the zone was found to be contaminated.
Obituary: Banks Peninsula Community Board Deputy Chair Nigel Harrison
Nigel Harrison, long‑serving community advocate and cherished resident of Akaroa, passed away in February 2026.
Wastewater pipe upgrades for Riccarton
Work is underway to upgrade aging wastewater pipelines along multiple streets in Riccarton near Westfield Riccarton Shopping Centre.
Water |
16 Feb 2026
