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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.
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Flood maps updated for parts of Christchurch
4 Nov 2025Updated flooding predictions for parts of the city are now available and searchable on Christchurch City Council’s online flood map.
New study reveals lay of the land for entire district
A new study of vertical land movement is offering a much clearer picture of how the land is slowly rising and sinking post-earthquakes across Christchurch, Banks Peninsula, and beyond.
Midge season approaches as temperatures rise
Monitoring of midges at the Christchurch wastewater treatment plant is underway as temperatures start to rise for summer.
World’s largest climate adaptation event coming to Christchurch
Ōtautahi Christchurch is set to welcome more than 1,200 global leaders, scientists, policymakers, and innovators who will gather next week to discuss how the world can adapt to climate change’s biggest challenges.
European Union invests into groundbreaking environmental projects
Two Christchurch City Council restoration projects in the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor (OARC) have been selected to partner in a significant European Union environmental initiative.
Ecological and recreational development planned for OARC
A popular park in the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor (OARC) will be upgraded and expanded as restoration work continues in the former red zone.
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.
