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New ideas for waste in draft plan
Christchurch City Council will include three new proposals for managing waste when it seeks public feedback on its draft Waste Management and Minimisation Plan and two related policies this month.
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New ideas for waste in draft plan
3 Jul 2026Christchurch City Council will include three new proposals for managing waste when it seeks public feedback on its draft Waste Management and Minimisation Plan and two related policies this month.
Deadline fast approaching for self-contained vehicles requirements
Freedom campers with self-contained vehicles are reminded that the deadline is fast approaching for changes to self-containment requirements.
Whip the garden into shape this winter
The leaves may be falling and the frosts starting to bite but it’s still a busy time of year at the Christchurch Botanic Gardens, we caught up with one of the curators there for some winter gardening advice.
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27 May 2026
Leaf season falls once again
The crisp feel of autumn is in the air, marking the start of another busy leaf fall season for Christchurch City Council.
Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor shines, grows and cycles since quake
In the wake of the 15th anniversary of the 22 February earthquakes, we’re taking a look at different Council aspects of the rebuild, and how far we’ve come. Next up, the residential red zone's Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor (OARC).
14 Apr 2026
Midge season approaches as temperatures rise
Monitoring of midges at the Christchurch wastewater treatment plant is underway as temperatures start to rise for summer.
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.
