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Looking after our natural resources
Right on the tail of Christchurch’s lizards
As the self-proclaimed ‘lizard lady’, Christchurch City Council Herpetologist Chris McClure’s job is not your average 9 to 5.
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Right on the tail of Christchurch’s lizards
25 Mar 2025As the self-proclaimed ‘lizard lady’, Christchurch City Council Herpetologist Chris McClure’s job is not your average 9 to 5.
First river wetland opened in the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor
A new habitat for native fish and birds has been created in the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor (OARC), after the first OARC wetland was opened.
Full circle moment in the red zone
Fourteen years after clearing liquefaction clogging streets and properties, the Student Volunteer Army (SVA) is back in the east of Christchurch.
First stage of Addington Brook renewal complete
The first stage of the Addington Brook renewal project has been completed and stage two will get underway next year.
Funding approved for climate projects
Christchurch City Council has approved $416,000 of funding to support a variety of grassroots projects tackling climate change.
Climate change |
20 Nov 2024
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17 Oct 2024
Plan for Ōtākaro Avon waterways
A plan which sets out how the stormwater entering waterways in the Ōtākaro Avon catchment will be improved has been finalised.
Greening the red zone
Nurturing nature in the red zone is where you’ll find Riccarton High students George and Emma each week.
19 Jun 2024
Volunteering |
17 Jun 2024
