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Weed eradication project to begin on Ōpāwaho Heathcote River
An ambitious project to rid the Ōpāwaho Heathcote River of a series of invasive pest plants is getting underway next month.
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Weed eradication project to begin on Ōpāwaho Heathcote River
16 Oct 2025An ambitious project to rid the Ōpāwaho Heathcote River of a series of invasive pest plants is getting underway next month.
Upskill on climate change with UC – for free
Ōtautahi Christchurch residents will soon have free access to a new online learning course designed to build understanding and resilience in the face of climate change.
Pest control project helping restore eco-system
A successful pest control programme on Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour has so far removed almost 4700 predators thanks to a network of dedicated volunteers, support from landowners and funding from Christchurch City Council.
Real-time water quality model launches for Banks Peninsula harbours
Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) has developed a predictive model that will give swimmers and other harbour users real-time information about water quality at popular sites around Whakaraupō Lyttelton and Akaroa harbours.
Flocking to support the spotted shag
This year we’re throwing support behind the kōau/parekareka spotted shag for Bird of the Year 2025.
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.
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.
