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Extra water storage for Banks Peninsula fire fighting
[ad_1] Work to install two tanks in Birdlings Flat will start mid-October, with another tank being installed in Pigeon Bay in late-November. The communal storage tanks can hold 26,000 litres of water each and are being installed in areas recommended by Fire and Emergency New Zealand. They are critical for rural communities, which have restricted…
Banks Peninsula property protected for the future
[ad_1] Christchurch City Council was last year offered 526 hectares of land at 3089 Bossu Road by owners Douglas and Shay DeAngelis, who wanted to ensure the property was publicly accessible, managed for community benefit and protected by a conservation covenant. The site will be opened for public use and managed as a regional park,…
Real-time water quality model launches for Banks Peninsula harbours
[ad_1] Currently being tested for release this summer, the model addresses long-standing community concerns about the long-term grades and sites being considered unsuitable for swimming all season. Swimmers and other water users will be able to see hourly water quality predictions, rather than using a season-long warning. The model will provide water quality information which…
Unique portrait of farming life on Banks Peninsula
[ad_1] Ninety-two-year-old Donald McKay was born on a farm in Le Bons Bay, where he grew up steeped in the rhythms of farming life. He attended high school in Christchurch before returning to work on the family farm and other farms around the district throughout the 1950s. Donald had discovered a passion for photography whilst…
Setting the course for Banks Peninsula waterways
[ad_1] The Christchurch City Council Banks Peninsula Storm Water Management Plan was approved at yesterday’s Te Pataka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board meeting. The plan lays out the ways the Council will meet the requirements of the Comprehensive Stormwater Network Discharge Consent (CSNDC), which was granted by Environment Canterbury in 2019. It also…
Integrated catchment management sees major backing in Banks Peninsula
[ad_1] Integrated catchment management sees major backing in Banks Peninsula A newly formed catchment group scored significant investment, alongside four other progressive environmental initiatives, at the recommendation of the Banks Peninsula Water Zone Committee for the 2023/2024 financial year. Funding comes from the annual budget allocated to Waitaha/Canterbury water zone committees to support local projects…
Council confirms plan to secure bright future for Christchurch and Banks Peninsula
[ad_1] The Long Term Plan 2024–34 lays out Christchurch City Council’s programme for the next decade, the services the Council will provide, the projects the Council will complete and how they will be paid for. It includes no cuts to services and a lower-than-expected rates increase. “The LTP which we have adopted is ambitious, affordable…
What's on in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula
[ad_1] Pooch Pool Party It’s paw-ty time for the canine community because the ever pup-ular Pooch Pool Parties are back! To celebrate the end of summer pool season, we’re unleashing the fun at Waltham and Templeton Summer Pools this weekend. The pool parties will be split over two days on 6 and 7 April. The…
What's on in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula
[ad_1] EcoSort recycling facility open day Have you ever wondered what happens to your recycling once it’s been collected? Christchurch’s recycling facility is opening its doors to residents on Saturday from 9am – 1pm. The EcoSort facility, which is usually closed to the public, will be offering a chance for people to check out the…
What's on in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula
[ad_1] Christchurch Year of the Dragon Parade 2024 Christchurch’s annual Lunar New Year Parade will be back in the CBD for the Year of the Dragon. Join the parade on Sunday afternoon, full with colourful costumes, tradition dancers, lions and of course dragons. The event will begin with the opening ceremony at the Bridge of…
Water restrictions for parts of Banks Peninsula
[ad_1] Level 2 restrictions come into effect from 5pm Friday 2 February and mean hand-held hosing only, with no outdoor water use allowed between 3pm and 9pm. Unattended hoses, sprinklers, and garden irrigation systems are not permitted at any time. “The streams that supply drinking water to Akaroa, Duvauchelle and Takamatua have dropped steadily in…
Activities to enjoy across Christchurch and Banks Peninsula
[ad_1] Pool Party – School’s Out For Summer Grab your friends and whānau, and pack your togs, towel and sunscreen – summer pool parties are back and you’re in for a treat. Come along to Jellie Park Recreation and Sport Centre this Sunday from midday to 5pm for a pool party for all thrill seekers….
Fishing vessel aground near Shell Bay in Banks Peninsula
[ad_1] Fishing vessel aground near Shell Bay in Banks Peninsula On Monday 25 September, the Harbourmaster’s Office at Environment Canterbury was notified of a vessel aground near Shell Bay on the southeastern side of Banks Peninsula. All four crew were recovered by helicopter on Sunday 24 September between 9pm and 10pm. There is some debris…
Let's talk about speed limits in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula
[ad_1] That’s the vision statement of the Christchurch City Council’s Draft Safer Speed Plan, which is out for public feedback from today. The plan sets “safe and appropriate speed limits” for all streets and roads in the district. These speed limits have been guided by new Waka Kotahi rules, which direct all Councils to prepare…
Slips affecting Banks Peninsula roads
[ad_1] 247mm of rain fell during the first six hours of the late July rainfall event, which caused many slopes throughout the region to slip, bringing mud, trees and other debris onto roads. Over the two rain days (22 and 23 July), there were times when rainfall was consistently greater than 170mm, with times when…
Get ready for a wet weekend in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula
[ad_1] Forecasts suggest the main rain period is expected to begin on Saturday with showers turning heavy later in the evening. Totals could reach 25 to 40mm by the end of the day. The heaviest rain period is anticipated to hit on Sunday and Monday with 30 to 50mm forecast for Sunday and 25 to…
New chair elected to Te Pataka ō Rakaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board
[ad_1] Little River business owner Lyn Leslie was elected uncontested as board chair on Monday replacing former chair Reuben Davidson, who has stepped down from the role to run for central Government. Mrs Leslie is the board member for the Wairewa Subdivision and was elected to the community board in 2022. She said she was enjoying…
Waimakariri River planting days: Join your community in greening the banks
[ad_1] Waimakariri River planting days: Join your community in greening the banks Get your thumbs green and join us to restore our region’s biodiversity at the upcoming Waimakariri River planting days at Rock Spur/Lorimas. Since 2021, we have planted over 30,000 native trees along the Waimakariri River. Approximately half of these were planted by over…
Tracing a century of photography on Banks Peninsula
[ad_1] Catching Shadows exhibition curator Daniel Smith, has assembled more than 80 images from the museum’s collection of photographs along with some significant loans from private and public collections. Presented chronologically, the exhibition showcases several local ‘firsts.’ “We have the first local person to be photographed; the first photographer active in Akaroa; the first resident photographer;…
Pest Free Banks Peninsula breaking new ground on hedgehogs
[ad_1] 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. Pest Free Banks Peninsula (PFBP) is one of the country’s larger community-led, agency and iwi supported projects aiming to rid pest species off the Peninsula. PFBP has provided…
Pest Free Banks Peninsula breaking new ground on hedgehogs
[ad_1] Pest Free Banks Peninsula breaking new ground on hedgehogs Featured image: Simon Gooding 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. Canterbury-based Pest Free Banks Peninsula (PFBP) is one of the country’s larger community-led, agency and…
Look after our water on Banks Peninsula this summer
[ad_1] Banks Peninsula residents are being urged to start watching their water use as demand on the area’s water supply networks increases. Water demand in Banks Peninsula is up on this time last year, and at peak times there’s already pressure on the water supply network. The seasonal outlook from the National Institute of Water…
Banks Peninsula residents asked to stop using water
[ad_1] Christchurch City Council is asking Banks Peninsula residents to stop using water following widespread power outage. Latest updates below. [ad_2] More from the Council source here
Coastal hazards engagement period extended in Banks Peninsula
[ad_1] People who live, work and play in Whakaraupō Lyttelton and Koukourarata Port Levy have a bit longer to provide feedback on what they value about the area. A survey seeking feedback from the public is currently open and has had over 200 responses so far. “We’ve been thrilled with the number of responses so…
Big push to eradicate possums on Banks Peninsula
[ad_1] A major possum control programme is about to begin over large areas of Banks Peninsula / Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū where it’s estimated there could be between 120,000 and 150,000 of the pests. The initial three-year programme is being managed and delivered by Pest Free Banks Peninsula (PFBP) with a mix of central, regional…
Christchurch and Banks Peninsula ready for return of cruise ships
[ad_1] After a nearly three year absence, cruise ships are about to start calling into Lyttelton and Akaroa harbours again. The Covid-19 pandemic brought the cruise industry to a standstill, but with international borders now open again, cruise ships are starting to return to our shores. On Thursday 27 October, Lyttelton will welcome the first…
Library hold fees dropped for Banks Peninsula
[ad_1] A barrier to accessing the full Christchurch City Libraries collection for those living rurally on Banks Peninsula has been removed. As part of this year’s Annual Plan process, Councillors approved dropping library hold fees for residents permanently living on the Peninsula using Akaroa and Little River libraries. “We had feedback from people living in…
Rain not over yet for Christchurch and Banks Peninsula
[ad_1] Another band of heavy rain could hit Christchurch and Banks Peninsula on Saturday night. “It is possible that we could get another 50mm of rain in some parts of the districts which unfortunately may result in some more surface flooding,’’ says Christchurch City Council Head of Three Waters Helen Beaumont. “We have begun releasing…
Heavy rain causing surface flooding in parts of Christchurch and Banks Peninsula
[ad_1] Heavy rain across the city is causing surface flooding in some areas. Check here for more information. [ad_2] More from the Council source here