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Breaking new ground on hedgehogs

Part of the windswept Kaitōrete has been cleared of hedgehogs to protect vulnerable wildlife, in a proof of concept that’s thought to be a national first.

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Plan changes open for consultation

Planning & building  |  17 Mar 2023

Concrete pour major milestone in Court Theatre build

Arts & Culture  |  13 Mar 2023

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City life  |  16 Mar 2023

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Breaking new ground on hedgehogs

2h ago

Part of the windswept Kaitōrete has been cleared of hedgehogs to protect vulnerable wildlife, in a proof of concept that’s thought to be a national first.

Council to consider final stage in organics processing procurement

On Tuesday 14 March the Council will consider a report seeking approval to move to the second, and final, stage of the procurement process to find an alternative to the Organics Processing Plant.

9 Mar 2023

Rock riffle to help fish movement

A naturalised rock riffle being installed in the Ōtākaro-Avon River near Mona Vale Homestead will help native and sport fish easily move to and from the river’s upper catchment.

6 Mar 2023

Council to consider final stage in organics processing procurement

9 Mar 2023

Rock riffle to help fish movement

6 Mar 2023

Oxidation pond aeration system being installed to minimise winter odours

3 Mar 2023

Ditching the disposables after inspiring waste workshop

Rubbish & recycling  |  2 Mar 2023

From waste ground to recreation ground

24 Feb 2023

Oxidation pond aeration system being installed to minimise winter odours

3 Mar 2023

Ditching the disposables after inspiring waste workshop

Rubbish & recycling  |  2 Mar 2023

From waste ground to recreation ground

24 Feb 2023

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Funding for nine environmental projects

Nine environmental protection projects will benefit from Christchurch City Council funding to boost their work.

Caring for the environment  |  15 Feb 2023

Lifting the lid on recycling

The public open day at Christchurch’s recycling facility is returning for the first time since 2020.

Rubbish & recycling  |  13 Feb 2023

Funding for nine environmental projects

Caring for the environment  |  15 Feb 2023

Lifting the lid on recycling

Rubbish & recycling  |  13 Feb 2023

Public consultation begins on proposed Avon Park revamp

Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor  |  10 Feb 2023

Feedback sought on future focused tree plan

Better streets & spaces, Caring for the environment  |  2 Feb 2023

Consultation opens on new waste bylaw

Rubbish & recycling  |  30 Jan 2023

Public consultation begins on proposed Avon Park revamp

Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor  |  10 Feb 2023

Feedback sought on future focused tree plan

Better streets & spaces, Caring for the environment  |  2 Feb 2023

Consultation opens on new waste bylaw

Rubbish & recycling  |  30 Jan 2023

Commissioning underway to end wastewater discharge in Lyttelton Harbour

Water  |  27 Jan 2023

Christchurch’s recycling facility benefits from $16.8m upgrade

Rubbish & recycling  |  25 Jan 2023

New SeaSpotter app could revolutionise marine conservation

18 Jan 2023

Commissioning underway to end wastewater discharge in Lyttelton Harbour

Water  |  27 Jan 2023

Christchurch’s recycling facility benefits from $16.8m upgrade

Rubbish & recycling  |  25 Jan 2023

New SeaSpotter app could revolutionise marine conservation

18 Jan 2023

Top tips for the Christmas clean-up

21 Dec 2022

Changes to coastal property LIMs following latest assessment

Climate change  |  16 Dec 2022

Coastal hazards engagement period extended

Climate change  |  13 Dec 2022

Top tips for the Christmas clean-up

21 Dec 2022

Changes to coastal property LIMs following latest assessment

Climate change  |  16 Dec 2022

Coastal hazards engagement period extended

Climate change  |  13 Dec 2022

Council releases Climate Change Risk Screening

Climate change  |  9 Dec 2022

Volunteer trapper helping protect our wildlife

Caring for the environment  |  5 Dec 2022

Chlorine to be added to Birdlings Flat water

Water  |  16 Nov 2022

Council releases Climate Change Risk Screening

Climate change  |  9 Dec 2022

Volunteer trapper helping protect our wildlife

Caring for the environment  |  5 Dec 2022

Chlorine to be added to Birdlings Flat water

Water  |  16 Nov 2022

Stretch your legs on Christchurch’s newest walking tracks

14 Nov 2022

Toxic algae found in Christchurch waterbodies

10 Nov 2022

New invention could help clean up waterways

Caring for the environment  |  8 Nov 2022

Stretch your legs on Christchurch’s newest walking tracks

14 Nov 2022

Toxic algae found in Christchurch waterbodies

10 Nov 2022

New invention could help clean up waterways

Caring for the environment  |  8 Nov 2022

Making the shift from climate concern to action

Here in Ōtautahi-Christchurch, many people are working for change: riding their bikes, reducing waste, planting trees, shopping local, running sustainable businesses, or lobbying our leaders.

Climate change  |  7 Nov 2022

World Tsunami Awareness Day timely reminder of tsunami risk

Christchurch and Banks Peninsula residents are being encouraged to learn more about the tsunami risk along our coastline as part of World Tsunami Awareness Day on 5 November.

Natural hazards  |  4 Nov 2022

Making the shift from climate concern to action

Climate change  |  7 Nov 2022

World Tsunami Awareness Day timely reminder of tsunami risk

Natural hazards  |  4 Nov 2022

Big push to eradicate possums on Banks Peninsula

1 Nov 2022

Mayors put forward new three waters proposal

Water  |  31 Oct 2022

Adaptation planning begins with Lyttelton Harbour and Port Levy

Climate change  |  26 Oct 2022

Big push to eradicate possums on Banks Peninsula

1 Nov 2022

Mayors put forward new three waters proposal

Water  |  31 Oct 2022

Adaptation planning begins with Lyttelton Harbour and Port Levy

Climate change  |  26 Oct 2022
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