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Date set for tsunami siren testing

Christchurch’s tsunami sirens will be tested on Sunday 12 April.

31 Mar 2026
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Date set for tsunami siren testing

31 Mar 2026

Christchurch’s tsunami sirens will be tested on Sunday 12 April.

Council to consider mitigation options for wastewater plant

Christchurch City Council is set to consider options for reducing odour from the ponds at the fire-damaged wastewater treatment plant.

26 Mar 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.

Better streets & spaces, Caring for the environment, Water  |  25 Mar 2026

Council to consider mitigation options for wastewater plant

26 Mar 2026

Leaf season falls once again

Better streets & spaces, Caring for the environment, Water  |  25 Mar 2026

Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor shines, grows and cycles since quake

Better streets & spaces, Innovation, Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor, Parks and playgrounds, Sport & recreation, Supporting communities, Transport options  |  26 Feb 2026

Southshore erosion and flood protection can now get underway

Better streets & spaces, Caring for the environment, Climate change, Land use and growth  |  4 Feb 2026

Backing for climate work

14 Apr 2026

Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor shines, grows and cycles since quake

Better streets & spaces, Innovation, Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor, Parks and playgrounds, Sport & recreation, Supporting communities, Transport options  |  26 Feb 2026

Southshore erosion and flood protection can now get underway

Better streets & spaces, Caring for the environment, Climate change, Land use and growth  |  4 Feb 2026

Backing for climate work

14 Apr 2026

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Next area for adaptation planning confirmed

Christchurch City Council has decided where its coastal hazards adaptation planning will move next, as part of its long‑term programme to help communities prepare for the impacts of climate change.

Climate change  |  8 Apr 2026

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, Waterways  |  23 Jan 2026

Next area for adaptation planning confirmed

Climate change  |  8 Apr 2026

Trial aims to improve stormwater quality

Water, Waterways  |  23 Jan 2026

Water like you oughta this summer

Water, Weather  |  23 Dec 2025

Marine hotels provide insights into Harbour health

Caring for the environment, Water, Waterways  |  17 Dec 2025

Fresh start for South Hagley Park waterway

Land drainage, Parks and playgrounds, Water  |  12 Dec 2025

Water like you oughta this summer

Water, Weather  |  23 Dec 2025

Marine hotels provide insights into Harbour health

Caring for the environment, Water, Waterways  |  17 Dec 2025

Fresh start for South Hagley Park waterway

Land drainage, Parks and playgrounds, Water  |  12 Dec 2025

Fund open to support sustainable community initiatives

Caring for the environment, Climate change, Sustainability, Sustainable living  |  1 Dec 2025

Online water tool launches

Water  |  28 Nov 2025

Flood maps updated for parts of Christchurch

Land drainage, Water  |  4 Nov 2025

Fund open to support sustainable community initiatives

Caring for the environment, Climate change, Sustainability, Sustainable living  |  1 Dec 2025

Online water tool launches

Water  |  28 Nov 2025

Flood maps updated for parts of Christchurch

Land drainage, Water  |  4 Nov 2025

New study reveals lay of the land for entire district

Climate change  |  22 Oct 2025

Midge season approaches as temperatures rise

Water, Weather  |  21 Oct 2025

Weed eradication project to begin on Ōpāwaho Heathcote River

Caring for the environment, Waterways  |  16 Oct 2025

New study reveals lay of the land for entire district

Climate change  |  22 Oct 2025

Midge season approaches as temperatures rise

Water, Weather  |  21 Oct 2025

Weed eradication project to begin on Ōpāwaho Heathcote River

Caring for the environment, Waterways  |  16 Oct 2025

Upskill on climate change with UC – for free

Caring for the environment, Climate change, Natural hazards, Sustainability  |  14 Oct 2025

Pest control project helping restore eco-system

Caring for the environment, Supporting communities  |  8 Oct 2025

World’s largest climate adaptation event coming to Christchurch

Caring for the environment, Climate change, Extreme weather, Innovation, Natural hazards, Planning for the future, Sustainability, Sustainable living  |  7 Oct 2025

Upskill on climate change with UC – for free

Caring for the environment, Climate change, Natural hazards, Sustainability  |  14 Oct 2025

Pest control project helping restore eco-system

Caring for the environment, Supporting communities  |  8 Oct 2025

World’s largest climate adaptation event coming to Christchurch

Caring for the environment, Climate change, Extreme weather, Innovation, Natural hazards, Planning for the future, Sustainability, Sustainable living  |  7 Oct 2025

European Union invests into groundbreaking environmental projects

Climate change, Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor, Sustainability, Sustainable living  |  6 Oct 2025

Banks Peninsula property protected for the future

Caring for the environment, Parks and playgrounds  |  6 Oct 2025

Real-time water quality model launches for Banks Peninsula harbours

Water  |  23 Sep 2025

European Union invests into groundbreaking environmental projects

Climate change, Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor, Sustainability, Sustainable living  |  6 Oct 2025

Banks Peninsula property protected for the future

Caring for the environment, Parks and playgrounds  |  6 Oct 2025

Real-time water quality model launches for Banks Peninsula harbours

Water  |  23 Sep 2025

Flocking to support the spotted shag

This year we’re throwing support behind the kōau/parekareka spotted shag for Bird of the Year 2025.

Caring for the environment  |  17 Sep 2025

News in brief from the Council meeting

Public transport improvements on Lincoln Road and Plan Change exemptions - here are the key decisions made during today's Christchurch City Council meeting.

Council updates, Planning for the future, Transport options, Urban growth  |  10 Sep 2025

Flocking to support the spotted shag

Caring for the environment  |  17 Sep 2025

News in brief from the Council meeting

Council updates, Planning for the future, Transport options, Urban growth  |  10 Sep 2025

Green light for Bower Park improvements and wetland restoration

Caring for the environment, Climate change, Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor, Parks and playgrounds, Sustainability  |  9 Sep 2025

Getting down in the weeds with coastal lagoons

Sustainability, Volunteering  |  5 Sep 2025

International recognition for Te Kuru wetland

Caring for the environment, Land drainage, Sustainability, Water  |  3 Sep 2025

Green light for Bower Park improvements and wetland restoration

Caring for the environment, Climate change, Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor, Parks and playgrounds, Sustainability  |  9 Sep 2025

Getting down in the weeds with coastal lagoons

Sustainability, Volunteering  |  5 Sep 2025

International recognition for Te Kuru wetland

Caring for the environment, Land drainage, Sustainability, Water  |  3 Sep 2025
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