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Leaf season falls once again

25 Mar 2026

The crisp feel of autumn is in the air, marking the start of another busy leaf fall season for Christchurch City Council.


Investigation into unauthorised trench results in fine

14 Apr 2021

Christchurch 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.


Wipes go in the bin, not the loo

16 Mar 2020

Christchurch City Council is reminding people not to flush wet wipes down the toilet following a spate of wastewater blockages in Auckland.


Containment plan approved for old Bexley Landfill

26 Feb 2020

Nearly $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 2019

A 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 2019

Christchurch 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 2021

A newly finished section of bund to reduce flood risk along South Brighton estuary is proving popular with walkers and cyclists.


Funding supports weed and pest control efforts

29 May 2025

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


Landmark Southshore resource consent approved

4 Feb 2026

The long-awaited project to build erosion and flood protection structures along Te Ihutai/Avon-Heathcote Estuary edge in Southshore and South New Brighton is set to begin, following the approval of resource consent this week.


Council approves Urban Forest Plan

7 Jun 2023

Council today approved a future focused plan outlining how we can grow our city’s urban forest.