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Looking after our natural resources

Restoring Papanui Bush back to its roots

The once mighty Papanui Bush stood proudly as a 30-hectare remnant of the Canterbury Plains.

4 Jun 2025
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Minister has final say on housing density rules for Christchurch

Planning & building  |  6 Jun 2025

Restoring Papanui Bush back to its roots

Environment  |  4 Jun 2025

Shelter upgrades for Christchurch bus users

Community matters  |  5 Jun 2025

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Restoring Papanui Bush back to its roots

4 Jun 2025

The once mighty Papanui Bush stood proudly as a 30-hectare remnant of the Canterbury Plains.

Funding supports weed and pest control efforts

Nineteen environmental protection projects have been supported through the Christchurch City Council’s Biodiversity Fund.

Caring for the environment  |  29 May 2025

Making discoveries beneath the surface during the City Nature Challenge

It was the first morning of the City Nature Challenge, and Dr Frank Ashwood was spending his day doing macrophotography in the Port Hills’ Kennedy’s Bush.

sustainability  |  15 May 2025

Funding supports weed and pest control efforts

Caring for the environment  |  29 May 2025

Making discoveries beneath the surface during the City Nature Challenge

sustainability  |  15 May 2025

Wildlife on the move as seasons change

sustainability  |  8 May 2025

Christchurch’s award-winning Te Kuru to the rescue

Climate change, sustainability, Water  |  7 May 2025

Ecological and recreational development planned for OARC

Caring for the environment, Climate change, Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor, Parks and playgrounds, sustainability  |  6 May 2025

Wildlife on the move as seasons change

sustainability  |  8 May 2025

Christchurch’s award-winning Te Kuru to the rescue

Climate change, sustainability, Water  |  7 May 2025

Ecological and recreational development planned for OARC

Caring for the environment, Climate change, Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor, Parks and playgrounds, sustainability  |  6 May 2025

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Have your say on the future of waterways in Banks Peninsula

We’re seeking community feedback on the draft plan to improve how stormwater is managed in Banks Peninsula settlements.

Caring for the environment, Climate change, Have your say, sustainability, Water  |  17 Apr 2025

City Nature Challenge promoting Christchurch's biodiversity

Nature-loving rangatahi are getting up close and personal with all things living in Christchurch’s natural world.

Climate change, sustainability  |  15 Apr 2025

Have your say on the future of waterways in Banks Peninsula

Caring for the environment, Climate change, Have your say, sustainability, Water  |  17 Apr 2025

City Nature Challenge promoting Christchurch's biodiversity

Climate change, sustainability  |  15 Apr 2025

Right on the tail of Christchurch’s lizards

Climate change, sustainability  |  25 Mar 2025

First river wetland opened in the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor

Climate change, Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor, sustainability  |  10 Mar 2025

Full circle moment in the red zone

Climate change, sustainability  |  7 Mar 2025

Right on the tail of Christchurch’s lizards

Climate change, sustainability  |  25 Mar 2025

First river wetland opened in the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor

Climate change, Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor, sustainability  |  10 Mar 2025

Full circle moment in the red zone

Climate change, sustainability  |  7 Mar 2025

Major plan approved for sea-level rise in Lyttelton Harbour

5 Mar 2025

Mussel shells help filter contaminants

Climate change, sustainability, Water  |  22 Jan 2025

Planting season sprouts success

Parks and playgrounds  |  8 Jan 2025

Major plan approved for sea-level rise in Lyttelton Harbour

5 Mar 2025

Mussel shells help filter contaminants

Climate change, sustainability, Water  |  22 Jan 2025

Planting season sprouts success

Parks and playgrounds  |  8 Jan 2025

First stage of Addington Brook renewal complete

Parks and playgrounds, Water  |  12 Dec 2024

Funding approved for climate projects

Climate change  |  20 Nov 2024

Give us a steer on the next 30 years of getting around

Transport options  |  8 Nov 2024

First stage of Addington Brook renewal complete

Parks and playgrounds, Water  |  12 Dec 2024

Funding approved for climate projects

Climate change  |  20 Nov 2024

Give us a steer on the next 30 years of getting around

Transport options  |  8 Nov 2024

The roots of Christchurch

22 Oct 2024

Final call for feedback on sea-level rise plan

17 Oct 2024

Ribbon cutting for Te Kuru Wetland

2 Oct 2024

The roots of Christchurch

22 Oct 2024

Final call for feedback on sea-level rise plan

17 Oct 2024

Ribbon cutting for Te Kuru Wetland

2 Oct 2024

Fund open to protect Christchurch waterways

Water  |  30 Sep 2024

Fendalton Park stream being revitalised

Water  |  16 Sep 2024

Whitebaiters urged to ‘leave no trace’ in the OARC this season

30 Aug 2024

Fund open to protect Christchurch waterways

Water  |  30 Sep 2024

Fendalton Park stream being revitalised

Water  |  16 Sep 2024

Whitebaiters urged to ‘leave no trace’ in the OARC this season

30 Aug 2024

Checks start in Akaroa

Akaroa residents can expect a knock at the door as work continues to reduce the amount of stormwater getting into the wastewater network.

8 Aug 2024

Fund open to help achieve sustainable future

Projects which help address climate change goals are now able to apply to Christchurch City Council’s Sustainability Fund.

29 Jul 2024

Checks start in Akaroa

8 Aug 2024

Fund open to help achieve sustainable future

29 Jul 2024

An active way to discover Christchurch

26 Jul 2024

Akaroa urged to join the Possum Knockdown

18 Jul 2024

All eyes on Lyttelton water

Water  |  18 Jul 2024

An active way to discover Christchurch

26 Jul 2024

Akaroa urged to join the Possum Knockdown

18 Jul 2024

All eyes on Lyttelton water

Water  |  18 Jul 2024
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