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Promising fall in graffiti levels

13 Jun 2023

A drop in the amount of graffiti needing to be removed from around the city is being welcomed by the Christchurch City Council.


Albert Stream gets royal treatment

13 Oct 2020

Almost $40,000 of Immediate Steps (IMS) biodiversity funding has helped some hard-working locals protect water quality and biodiversity values along Albert Stream in St Martins.


Have your say on the future of waterways in Banks Peninsula

17 Apr 2025

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


Take part in Earth Hour switch-off

17 Mar 2020

Christchurch City Council is encouraging residents, schools and businesses across the city to show they care about our planet by turning off their lights during Earth Hour.


Containment option favoured for old landfill site

21 Feb 2020

Options for shoring up an old landfill site that is slowly being eroded will be considered by Christchurch City Councillors next week.


Council moving to better protect native trees and plants

14 May 2021

Formal submissions on a proposed change to better protect native trees and plants will open on 19 May.


Ailing willow trees to be removed

12 Apr 2023

Up to 40 ailing willow trees along the banks of Kā Pūtahi Creek in Englefield Reserve will be removed and replaced with native trees, helping to stabilise the banks and reduce sediment build-up.


New invention could help clean up waterways

8 Nov 2022

A Christchurch City Council-funded trial of an innovative new method for improving water quality in rivers and streams is showing promising results.


Planting days to bring workmates together

25 May 2021

Grab your workmates, pop on a pair of gloves, pick up a spade and help plant thousands of trees to offset carbon emissions and mark World Environment and Arbor Day.


Planting project part of midge control work

16 Oct 2019

More than 9000 native shrubs and trees will be planted beside the Bromley oxidation ponds over the next few weeks as part of ongoing efforts to keep the midge population down.