Environment

Christchurch City Council rangers are keen to see whitebaiters in the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor Regeneration Area (OARC) take a ‘leave no trace’ approach to their fishing this season.

Akaroa residents can expect a knock at the door as work continues to reduce the amount of stormwater getting into the wastewater network.

If you live around Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour and you’ve spotted something unusual with the water network, get in touch.

With winter rains finally upon us we caught up with Principal Waterways Ecologist at Christchurch City Council Katie Noakes, to talk about urban rivers and streams, the creatures that live in them and how stormwater runoff affects their ability to survive

Addington Brook in South Hagley Park is being naturalised to improve the biodiversity and health of the waterway, enhance the landscape and restore drainage capacity.

Keep your eyes peeled for potentially toxic algae in Christchurch waterways.