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[ad_1] Pool Party – Summer Palooza Round up your friends and whānau for an epic afternoon at Te Hāpua Halswell Summer Pool this Saturday. Bounce, slip, slide, and splash on our slides, bouncy castles, GIANT inflatables, and obstacle course! Plus, enjoy face painting, and a free ice cream courtesy of our mates at Streets. Come…
[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] Our fire team is ready to respond Large or multiple fires can stretch Fire and Emergency volunteer resources – that’s when our very own fire team steps in. From Kainga to the front line [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Be a smart skipper and keep your distance Waitaha Canterbury’s harbours are busy places. Large ships can’t stop quickly, and small boats are hard to see — a dangerous mix that can lead to disaster in seconds. Staying clear of big ships isn’t just good practice. It’s the law, and it could save your life. Why you need to keep…
[ad_1] Check it’s all right before you light: plan ahead for stubble burning As summer approaches, many Canterbury farmers are preparing for crop residue burning – commonly called stubble burning. It’s an important part of arable farming, but it comes with responsibilities to help keep our communities safe. Why planning matters Stubble burning helps manage…
Canterbury has extraordinary potential. We’re home to world-leading agricultural innovation, growing tech and advanced manufacturing sectors, internationally recognised universities, and natural assets that attract visitors from around the globe. We have everything needed to compete with the best regions worldwide. But we’re competing with one hand tied behind our backs. While successful regions overseas coordinate…
Dr Deon Swiggs | Chair, Environment Canterbury & LGNZ Regional Sector The Government wants to scrap regional councillors to “simplify” local government. They say it will cut duplication and make things clearer for ratepayers. I’ve written about the internal contradictions in their proposal: The Questions Government Must Answer About Scrapping Regional Councillors But there’s a…
The Government wants fundamental change to how regions are governed. As Chair of Environment Canterbury and the LGNZ regional sector, I support reform that improves outcomes for communities. Change is needed – the question is what kind of change actually works. These questions deserve answers before we make changes we can’t undo. The Government’s proposal…
[ad_1] Swimming after rain: what our new water-quality model really shows Recent media coverage has suggested large parts of Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour – and almost a third of Waitaha Canterbury’s monitored swimming spots – are unsafe for swimming following recent rainfall. We want to clarify what our water-quality monitoring is actually telling us, and how…
[ad_1] A summer of action on Waitaha Canterbury’s rivers – our flood protection projects Flooding is Aotearoa New Zealand’s most frequent natural hazard – and it’s getting worse as our climate changes. Across Waitaha Canterbury, we’ve seen the impact first-hand: homes damaged, roads cut off and communities disrupted. It’s a big challenge, but as your…
[ad_1] Resource Management reform – a reality check for Canterbury The next three months will test Canterbury’s governance like nothing we’ve seen in decades. In the past month alone, central government has dropped three new bills, an amendment, multiple changes to national direction instruments, proposed rates caps, and a complete governance restructure on our desk….
[ad_1] Cleaner air for Waitaha Canterbury: Celebrating our region’s progress towards clear air Thanks to 25 years of regional planning, regulation, and community action, air quality across Waitaha Canterbury has improved dramatically — with high-pollution days dropping from up to 60 a year in some towns to fewer than 10 today. Monitoring across our seven…
[ad_1] Summer safety alert: Beware of rising river levels and unpredictable weather Before heading to your favorite Canterbury rivers or lakes this summer, check the weather forecasts and river conditions, especially for rainfall in the Southern Alps. Hot, dry nor-west winds often signal heavy rain in alpine headwaters, which can cause rivers to rise quickly…
[ad_1] Do your bit to stop rubbish dumping at rivers and beaches this summer As the weather warms up, we’re reminding everyone that Illegal rubbish dumping harms the environment and leaves ratepayers footing the bill, and those caught can face hefty fines. Each summer, we receive reports from concerned locals region-wide about large piles of…
[ad_1] Over the last year there have been 31 fires across the collection service, with 26 at the EcoDrop transfer stations, two at the EcoSort (recycling processing facility), one at the organics processing facility and two in kerbside trucks. Batteries that can be dropped into the collection units: Embedded: mobile phones, smoke alarms, vapes, electric…
[ad_1] The humble cabbage tree leaf proves a tough competitor at Wrybill Trophy Awards What if the leaves of the humble tī kōuka (cabbage tree) could be used for a greener, more sustainable and profitable future? That’s the question Yiting Su from Breens Intermediate explored in his winning science project at the 2025 Wrybill Trophy…
[ad_1] The intersection of Harewood Road, Gardiners Road and Breens Road will be closed from 5pm Sunday 4 January to 5am Monday 12 January. The current west-bound one-way system on Harewood Road between Watsons Road and Russley Road/State Highway 1 will be in place. Detours will be in place during super week for all road…
[ad_1] The turf, made up of a “top-secret” blend of seeds, has been growing offsite on the outskirts of Christchurch since March. Over the last few weeks, it has been harvested, transported to the stadium and expertly laid in place. Christchurch City Council has released a new video detailing the process. Subcontractor Terrafirma Turf has…
[ad_1] Help stop the spread of freshwater pests Whether you’re out fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, jet skiing, or boating on our freshwater lakes and rivers this summer, the threat of freshwater pests spreading and invading is more real than ever. These pests can choke native water plants and destroy spawning areas for the fish that call…
[ad_1] Delays expected to bus routes 8, 27 and 125 in early January A week of upgrades to the Harewood, Gardiners and Breens Roads intersection will cause delays for Metro’s Routes 8, 27 and 125 from 5pm on Sunday 4 January 2026. The Christchurch City Council-led works include the installation of new traffic signals and…
[ad_1] Top tips from a series of South Canterbury farming workshops South Canterbury farmers upskilled on their environmental practices at a series of workshops in Glenavy in October and November. If you missed out – here are the top tips from each workshop. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Stay safe while exploring southern lakes this summer The southern lakes of Mackenzie Country are among Waitaha Canterbury’s most popular summer destinations for boating, camping, and recreation. With the community, boaties, and energy companies all sharing these waters – it’s up to all of us to keep safety front of mind. Extra care needed…
[ad_1] Tiny pellets, big problem: How Christchurch is fighting plastics in our waterways Unannounced site visits to Ōtautahi Christchurch plastic manufactures have revealed significant improvements in the fight to prevent nurdle pollution — stormwater’s tiny microplastic foe. Nurdles are small plastic pellets used to make most plastic products, typically ranging from 2-5 mm in diameter. When they enter stormwater drains and flow into waterways, nurdles and other microplastics pose…
[ad_1] The corpse flower, Amorphophallus titanum, has been growing at the Christchurch Botanic Gardens since 2008 and has only ever flowered one other time five years ago. It originates in the rainforests of Sumatra. Deputy Director Botanic Gardens and Mona Vale Nicky Brown is encouraging garden enthusiasts and people with an interest in the slightly…
[ad_1] Christchurch City Council’s programme of summer events starts on New Year’s Eve and continues throughout January and February. NYE Kids Countdown & NYE25 Celebrate the year-that-was as our free, all-ages New Year’s Eve parties take over North Hagley Park on 31 December. The family-friendly NYE Kids Countdown from 4-7pm has games, live music, dance…
[ad_1] Meet the robot protecting our harbours from marine pests Our coastal team can now tackle new areas of Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour for surveying and marine pest control , thanks to Kiwi tech company Boxfish Robotics and Earth Sciences NZ (formerly NIWA). Every year, we undertake biosecurity surveillance at four ports and harbours across Waitaha Canterbury, searching for invasive marine species that can damage Aotearoa New Zealand’s marine biodiversity. One of the biggest…
[ad_1] Love Our Lakes: Protecting Mackenzie and Waitaki waterways as visitor numbers set to climb Stunning lakes, blue skies, and… thousands of visitors! With summer tourism set to boom in Mackenzie and Waitaki, Love Our Lakes is back to remind holidaymakers that we’re all responsible for taking simple steps to keep our iconic lakes healthy…
[ad_1] Kerbside collection There’s no bin collection on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day From 25 December to 4 January, Thursday and Friday collections will be a day later (Friday and Saturday). There are no changes to Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday collections Please put your bin out by 6am, more information can be found on our…
[ad_1] Final Council meeting of the year prompts robust discussions Canterbury Regional Councillors had a full agenda in the final council meeting of 2025 that prompted discussion around committee representatives, allowances, and nitrates on Wednesday 10 December. Councillors were appointed to represent the Canterbury Regional Council on several trusts and community advisory groups during the…
[ad_1] Pool Party – School’s Out For Summer! What time is it? Summertime! Say goodbye to schoolwork and hello to the ultimate pool party at Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre to kick off your summer break. Whether you want to have a splash, test your obstacle course skills, or bounce into summer on a bouncy castle,…