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News in brief from the Council meeting

Public transport improvements on Lincoln Road and Plan Change exemptions - here are the key decisions made during today's Christchurch City Council meeting.

10 Sep 2025
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News in brief from the Council meeting

10 Sep 2025

Public transport improvements on Lincoln Road and Plan Change exemptions - here are the key decisions made during today's Christchurch City Council meeting.

Green light for Bower Park improvements and wetland restoration

A project to restore a significant wetland and deliver a long-planned expansion of Bower Park will get underway in 2026, following endorsement from the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board.

Caring for the environment, Climate change, Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor, Parks and playgrounds, sustainability  |  9 Sep 2025

Getting down in the weeds with coastal lagoons

Christchurch City Council Rangers have been getting hands-on to restore coastal lagoon environments to their natural state.

sustainability, Volunteering  |  5 Sep 2025

Green light for Bower Park improvements and wetland restoration

Caring for the environment, Climate change, Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor, Parks and playgrounds, sustainability  |  9 Sep 2025

Getting down in the weeds with coastal lagoons

sustainability, Volunteering  |  5 Sep 2025

International recognition for Te Kuru wetland

Caring for the environment, Land drainage, sustainability, Water  |  3 Sep 2025

Native birds flocking to the red zone

Caring for the environment, Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor, sustainability  |  27 Aug 2025

Setting the course for Banks Peninsula waterways

Water  |  8 Jul 2025

International recognition for Te Kuru wetland

Caring for the environment, Land drainage, sustainability, Water  |  3 Sep 2025

Native birds flocking to the red zone

Caring for the environment, Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor, sustainability  |  27 Aug 2025

Setting the course for Banks Peninsula waterways

Water  |  8 Jul 2025

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New surveys to chart coastal shifts after storms

Christchurch City Council is taking to the skies to get a clearer picture of how parts of the district’s coastline are being changed by storms.

Caring for the environment, Climate change  |  3 Jul 2025

Restoring Papanui Bush back to its roots

The once mighty Papanui Bush stood proudly as a 30-hectare remnant of the Canterbury Plains.

Caring for the environment, Climate change, Parks and playgrounds, sustainability  |  4 Jun 2025

New surveys to chart coastal shifts after storms

Caring for the environment, Climate change  |  3 Jul 2025

Restoring Papanui Bush back to its roots

Caring for the environment, Climate change, Parks and playgrounds, sustainability  |  4 Jun 2025

Funding supports weed and pest control efforts

Caring for the environment  |  29 May 2025

Making discoveries beneath the surface during the City Nature Challenge

sustainability  |  15 May 2025

Wildlife on the move as seasons change

sustainability  |  8 May 2025

Funding supports weed and pest control efforts

Caring for the environment  |  29 May 2025

Making discoveries beneath the surface during the City Nature Challenge

sustainability  |  15 May 2025

Wildlife on the move as seasons change

sustainability  |  8 May 2025

Christchurch’s award-winning Te Kuru to the rescue

Climate change, sustainability, Water  |  7 May 2025

Ecological and recreational development planned for OARC

Caring for the environment, Climate change, Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor, Parks and playgrounds, sustainability  |  6 May 2025

Have your say on the future of waterways in Banks Peninsula

Caring for the environment, Climate change, Have your say, sustainability, Water  |  17 Apr 2025

Christchurch’s award-winning Te Kuru to the rescue

Climate change, sustainability, Water  |  7 May 2025

Ecological and recreational development planned for OARC

Caring for the environment, Climate change, Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor, Parks and playgrounds, sustainability  |  6 May 2025

Have your say on the future of waterways in Banks Peninsula

Caring for the environment, Climate change, Have your say, sustainability, Water  |  17 Apr 2025

City Nature Challenge promoting Christchurch's biodiversity

Climate change, sustainability  |  15 Apr 2025

Right on the tail of Christchurch’s lizards

Climate change, sustainability  |  25 Mar 2025

First river wetland opened in the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor

Climate change, Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor, sustainability  |  10 Mar 2025

City Nature Challenge promoting Christchurch's biodiversity

Climate change, sustainability  |  15 Apr 2025

Right on the tail of Christchurch’s lizards

Climate change, sustainability  |  25 Mar 2025

First river wetland opened in the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor

Climate change, Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor, sustainability  |  10 Mar 2025

Full circle moment in the red zone

Climate change, sustainability  |  7 Mar 2025

Major plan approved for sea-level rise in Lyttelton Harbour

5 Mar 2025

Mussel shells help filter contaminants

Climate change, sustainability, Water  |  22 Jan 2025

Full circle moment in the red zone

Climate change, sustainability  |  7 Mar 2025

Major plan approved for sea-level rise in Lyttelton Harbour

5 Mar 2025

Mussel shells help filter contaminants

Climate change, sustainability, Water  |  22 Jan 2025

Planting season sprouts success

Parks and playgrounds  |  8 Jan 2025

First stage of Addington Brook renewal complete

Parks and playgrounds, Water  |  12 Dec 2024

Funding approved for climate projects

Climate change  |  20 Nov 2024

Planting season sprouts success

Parks and playgrounds  |  8 Jan 2025

First stage of Addington Brook renewal complete

Parks and playgrounds, Water  |  12 Dec 2024

Funding approved for climate projects

Climate change  |  20 Nov 2024

Give us a steer on the next 30 years of getting around

“Our transport system is central to a more vibrant, prosperous and climate resilient district. It shapes and connects Ōtautahi Christchurch and Te Pātaka-o-Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula and enables everyone to move around safely and easily.”

Transport options  |  8 Nov 2024

The roots of Christchurch

Nestled a short 3km from Christchurch’s city centre is a haven of native flora and fauna and a significant site of heritage.

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Final call for feedback on sea-level rise plan

17 Oct 2024

Ribbon cutting for Te Kuru Wetland

2 Oct 2024

Fund open to protect Christchurch waterways

Water  |  30 Sep 2024

Final call for feedback on sea-level rise plan

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Ribbon cutting for Te Kuru Wetland

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Fund open to protect Christchurch waterways

Water  |  30 Sep 2024
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