Mussel shells are removing contaminants from an urban stormwater wetland, in what could be a world-first.
Christchurch City Council has approved its long-term strategy for managing the district’s water services and resources for current and future generations.
The boil water notice for the Rawhiti water supply zone in east Christchurch has been lifted.
The water restrictions in place across Christchurch and Banks Peninsula are being lifted.
Christchurch City Council is asking residents and visitors in Banks Peninsula to save water as stream levels drop.
Water restrictions for Christchurch and Lyttelton Harbour have been lifted.
Work starts next week to remediate contaminated land from a pump station site in Trafalgar Street, Edgeware.
Cyanobacteria, a potentially toxic algae, has been found within two more popular Christchurch waterbodies.
Water restrictions are being put in place for Akaroa, Duvauchelle and Takamatua on Banks Peninsula as dry conditions put pressure on water supplies.
Level 4 water restrictions are now in place for Akaroa, Duvauchelle and Takamatua on Banks Peninsula as very dry conditions put pressure on water supplies.