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Southshore erosion and flood protection can now get underway
The long-awaited project to build erosion and flood protection structures along Te Ihutai/Avon-Heathcote Estuary edge in Southshore and South New Brighton is set to begin, following the approval of resource consent this week.
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Southshore erosion and flood protection can now get underway
4 Feb 2026The long-awaited project to build erosion and flood protection structures along Te Ihutai/Avon-Heathcote Estuary edge in Southshore and South New Brighton is set to begin, following the approval of resource consent this week.
Trial aims to improve stormwater quality
A one-year trial to help stop zinc runoff getting into waterways is underway as part of Christchurch City Council’s commitment to improve urban stormwater quality.
Water like you oughta this summer
Christchurch City Council is asking residents across Christchurch and Banks Peninsula to be mindful of their water use this summer to help keep the water supply network running smoothly.
Online water tool launches
Information and data about the health of Christchurch’s urban waterways is accessible to all following the launch of an online water quality tool.
Flood maps updated for parts of Christchurch
Updated flooding predictions for parts of the city are now available and searchable on Christchurch City Council’s online flood map.
Water |
28 Nov 2025
Land drainage, Water |
4 Nov 2025
Setting the course for Banks Peninsula waterways
A plan which aims to improve stormwater management across Banks Peninsula has been endorsed.
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.
Water |
8 Jul 2025
