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Investigation into unauthorised trench results in fine
14 Apr 2021Christchurch City Council’s Regulatory Compliance Unit has completed its investigation into an incident involving Councillors Phil Mauger and James Daniels last July when a trench was dug without authorisation on land adjacent to Pages Road.
Funding supports weed and pest control efforts
29 May 2025Nineteen environmental protection projects have been supported through the Christchurch City Council’s Biodiversity Fund.
Wipes go in the bin, not the loo
16 Mar 2020Christchurch City Council is reminding people not to flush wet wipes down the toilet following a spate of wastewater blockages in Auckland.
Restoring Papanui Bush back to its roots
4 Jun 2025The once mighty Papanui Bush stood proudly as a 30-hectare remnant of the Canterbury Plains.
Containment plan approved for old Bexley Landfill
26 Feb 2020Nearly $1.5 million will be spent shoring up the old Bexley Landfill to prevent further erosion.
Floating wetlands form part of new-look stream
16 Jul 2019A quake-damaged stormwater drain in Shirley which runs into Horseshoe Lake has been given a dramatic makeover.
Help make the wrybill Bird of the Year
4 Nov 2019Christchurch people are being encouraged to get behind a campaign to vote the wrybill as New Zealand’s Bird of the Year.
South Brighton bund proves popular
9 Aug 2021A newly finished section of bund to reduce flood risk along South Brighton estuary is proving popular with walkers and cyclists.
Council approves Urban Forest Plan
7 Jun 2023Council today approved a future focused plan outlining how we can grow our city’s urban forest.
New policy highlights benefits of trees
21 Aug 2020A draft policy that spells out how Christchurch City Council will manage the planting, protection, maintenance and removal of trees on public land will soon go out for public consultation.