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[ad_1] Tracing the source of a Hagley Park oil discharge and preventing future spills Something’s not quite right in an urban waterway running through Hagley Park. In Addington Brook, Christchurch, a small oil discharge has been found, and we’re asking the local community to check their properties for leaks and report spills that you see….
[ad_1] Unutai e! Unutai e! was developed by Dunedin Public Art Gallery in collaboration with Ngāi Tahu leaders and photographer Anne Noble. It explores the deteriorating state of fresh water across the Ngāi Tahu takiwā (territory). In 2020, Ngāi Tahu filed a statement of claim with the High Court seeking recognition of rakatirataka (authority) over…
[ad_1] Mayor Phil Mauger said the Report, which was adopted at today’s Council meeting, shows another year of strong performance for Christchurch and Banks Peninsula. “I am so proud of the resilient, thriving city we’ve built together and are continuing to grow with new people and businesses choosing to make the ‘capital of cool’ their…
[ad_1] Restoring wetlands for a healthier future A Timaru wetland restoration workshop has sparked new enthusiasm for protecting Waitaha Canterbury’s waterways, improving water quality, and restoring native habitats. Over two days, farmers, ecologists, and land managers came together to learn practical ways to bring wetlands back to life — and make them work for both…
[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,…
[ad_1] What does the future look like for local government? Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) came together today to discuss principles for future local government structures in Canterbury. Council Chair Craig Pauling said although recent media commentary relating to ‘scrapping regional government’ was unhelpful, a conversation was needed and should involve all levels of government…
[ad_1] Funding the future of catchment management at Te Roto o Wairewa/Lake Forsyth The Banks Peninsula water zone committee recently dedicated $58,000 of their annual $75,000 Action Plan budget to Whakaora ai te wai o Te Pātaka – a collaborative approach to catchment management for Wairewa/Lake Forsyth, leading to the establishment of the new Wairewa…
[ad_1] Christchurch City Council’s Parks Unit has started early public engagement on a Play Space Network Plan, with community members encouraged to complete a survey regarding the way they use these spaces. The Council has responsibility for 400-plus play spaces, some of which are aging and requiring improvements. The Play Space Plan will allow the…
[ad_1] The $380,000 funding pool is open to anyone – from grassroots community organisations and schools to social enterprises and businesses. The key objectives behind the scheme are to meet the challenge of climate change through every means available, to help the community understand and prepare for the ongoing impacts of climate change, benefit from…
[ad_1] Celebrating the acceleration into an electric bus future Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) is celebrating its 21 newest electric buses, as it looks towards an all-electric future. The buses, which will be used on its urban fleet, bring its total number of electric vehicles (EVs) to 65. Councillor Vicky Southworth is excited by the…
[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…
[ad_1] The Christchurch City Council agreed in principal, at it’s meeting today, to sell two areas of publicly owned land in Diamond Harbour – one piece for a new fire station and one for the development of a new character school. The Council has owned a 39.02 hectare block at 27 Hunters Road and 42…
[ad_1] At their meeting today, Christchurch City Councillors adopted the Sports Field Network Plan, which sets out the pathway for upgrading sports fields and associated infrastructure throughout the city and Banks Peninsula over the next 10 years. Who we worked with? During the development of the draft Sports Field Network Plan, the Council engaged with…
[ad_1] CAPA had a 100-year lease on five hectares of Council land at 141 Wigram Road which has been surrendered as part of the agreement. The Council has paid $5 million for the purchase of the remaining 95 years of the lease. New Zealand Agricultural Show Investment Trust Council Appointed Trustee – Bob Shearing. Bob…
[ad_1] CCHL and Councillors have held a series of workshops, following direction from the Council for CCHL to develop a detailed business case for more active management of the portfolio. In 1993 Christchurch City Holdings Limited (CCHL) was formed by Christchurch City Council as its commercial arm to manage a portfolio of Council-owned companies. The…
[ad_1] The gates have been refurbished after being damaged in the 2010/11 Canterbury earthquakes and will be formally rededicated by Mayor Phil Mauger at a community event on Armistice Day, Saturday 11 November, at 12.30pm. Christchurch Memorial RSA President Dennis Mardle says the gates were built on Stevens Street in 1924 to commemorate the sacrifice…
[ad_1] It’s time to answer some tough questions about our region’s future Cantabrians are being asked to help shape the region’s future by completing our new survey. Our Chair Peter Scott said the survey asked people to rank conflicting priorities around environmental outcomes and goals, as the Council works to update regional plans and policies…
[ad_1] We’re eyeing a more electric future New funding from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is going towards continued work decarbonising our fleet We have received funding from the first round of a $136-million contestable fund which aims to support public transport authorities to meet the costs of initiatives to accelerate the decarbonisation of the…
[ad_1] From our Chair: Community input critical in shaping region’s future We need to change the way that we use and enjoy the environment, to safeguard it for the future. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Christchurch City Council staff’s recommendation to rebuild the facility without delay has been endorsed by the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board, considering it the fastest, most cost-effective and environmentally friendly option. Read the recommendation. “The community will be pleased to see a final decision on the future of the building at last,” says Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote…
[ad_1] Timaru community shares views on the future of Waitarakao Washdyke Lagoon The South Canterbury community has provided a wealth of information, ideas and stories to Our Waitarakao – a project to help restore the health of the Waitarakao Washdyke Lagoon catchment. The community feedback, which is summarised at ourwaitarakao.co.nz, shows overwhelming support for restoring…
[ad_1] Christchurch City Council staff recommend a rebuild of the facility. Read the recommendation. Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board Chair Callum Ward says the South Library and Service Centre building was badly damaged in the 2010/2011 earthquakes. “The Council has made the facility safe to occupy with temporary strengthening, but the fact is it still has…
[ad_1] Whether you’re a forward-thinking professional or a family looking for a free and exciting outing, this year’s Innovation Expo on Sunday 10 September and Monday 11 September will offer a wealth of inspiration says expo organiser and Smart Christchurch City Initiatives Lead Grace de Leon. Learn more about the event here. “We have renowned…
[ad_1] Whether you’re a forward-thinking professional or a family looking for a free and exciting outing, this year’s Innovation Expo on Sunday 10 September and Monday 11 September will offer a wealth of inspiration says expo organiser and Smart Christchurch City Initiatives Lead Grace de Leon. Learn more about the event here. “We have renowned…
[ad_1] Co-investment critical to the future of flood protection Acting general manager of operations Leigh Griffiths, shares her thoughts on the future of flood protection in Waitaha/Canterbury. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Students connect with history, future of Takapō Regional Park Over the next 25+ years, we will be removing pest trees from Takapō Regional Park in five stages and planting native and exotic species in their place. Tree removal work has already begun in the centre of the park. Wilding pine seed spread has been…
[ad_1] Community input critical in shaping region’s future We are encouraging the community to take part in an extended engagement process that will help shape the region’s future. Our Chair Peter Scott said the information collected from the community and stakeholders during the consultation is critical, as the Council works to update a number of…
[ad_1] Head of City Growth and Property Bruce Rendall says this mixed-use neighbourhood is expected to change significantly over the coming years as Te Kaha – Canterbury’s Multi-Use Arena – is completed. South-East Central map “SE Central is becoming a thriving hub for art, cuisine, retail, innovation and learning opportunities, and we want to support…
[ad_1] Christchurch City Council’s submission on the Future for Local Government Review Panel’s draft report, ‘He mata whāriki, he matawhānui’, is ready to be sent after it was approved at the Council’s meeting today. The independent panel, commissioned by the Minister of Local Government, reports on the future of local government in light of the…
[ad_1] Christchurch City Council’s submission on the Future for Local Government Review Panel’s draft report, ‘He mata whāriki, he matawhānui’, is ready to be sent after it was approved at the Council’s meeting today. The independent panel, commissioned by the Minister of Local Government, reports on the future of local government in light of the…