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[ad_1] Have you checked your bore lately? Making sure your bore is in good working order and protected from contaminants is crucial to protecting your family and those living on your property from sickness. Winter is here, and that means wetter soils, deeper drainage, and a higher chance of surface water flooding — all of…
[ad_1] Waitaki Valley grassroots initiative secures biodiversity funding boost A Waitaki Valley catchment group will continue to drive powerful environmental change, after receiving the backing of the local water zone committee. The Hakataramea Sustainability Collective (HSC) successfully applied for Action Plan funding allocated by the Lower Waitaki – South Coastal Canterbury Zone Committee to continue…
[ad_1] Smelling a rat – dogs help sniff out river bird threats Dogs are playing an important role in helping protect braided river birds along the Ashley River/Rakahuri, by sniffing out rats. The Norway rat is a major threat to precious bird species including ngutu parore/wrybills, tūturiwhatu/banded dotterels, tarapirohe/black-fronted terns, and tarāpuka/black-billed gulls. Not only…
[ad_1] Sheffield will get underway with the recruitment process later this month. The agency has previously worked with a range of private, public, not-for-profit, and local government organisations throughout New Zealand. Mayor Phil Mauger, who is Chair of the Chief Executive Performance and Employment Committee, says this is an important milestone in finding…
[ad_1] Timaru to lead the way in innovative public transport payments Canterbury is to be the first region in Aotearoa to benefit from seamless, convenient public transport payments. The country’s much anticipated new National Ticketing Solution (NTS) is launching here first, starting with MyWay by Metro services in Timaru this December. This will be followed…
[ad_1] In collaboration with At The Bay, WORD Christchurch have a new project underway as part of the WORD Christchurch Festival 2024. Share your snapshot of Christchurch in 100 words and see your words displayed within a large-scale public artwork in Kettlewell Lane, as part of the Ōtautahi is Flash! project. It could be a…
[ad_1] Knit Around the Tram This Saturday is World Wide Knit in Public Day, so join other knitters and crocheters for a loop on the Christchurch Tram! Bring your knitting and crochet and friends, and after a loop pop along to Tūranga Library Foundation Café There will be some wool and knitting needles available. Come…
[ad_1] The collection of landscapes in Marilynn Webb: Folded in the Hills surveys the work of the late Ngāpuhi, Te Roroa and Ngāti Kahu artist Marilynn Webb (ONZM) (1937–2021). Also opening at Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū on the same day, Saturday 8 June, is Sione Tuívailala Monū and Edith Amituanai: Toloa Tales,…
[ad_1] Christchurch City Council has renamed Marylands Reserve and Marylands Place, both named after the site of abuse of children and young people, Marylands School. The renaming has come after calls from survivor advocates, and in light of recommendations from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care. The Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board decided…
[ad_1] New Brighton is the place to be on Saturday 6 July for an evening of family entertainment, local food vendors and a spectacular fireworks display, says Christchurch City Council Manager of Events and Arts Lucy Blackmore. Set off from the end of the New Brighton Pier, the fireworks show starts at 7.30pm and runs…
[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] Councillors have voted for Christchurch City Council to begin developing a new Local Alcohol Policy (LAP), which can outline rules like the number, location, and opening hours of licenced premises across the whole city. Deputy Mayor Pauline Cotter says the ultimate goal of any good LAP is to reflect the values of the wider…
[ad_1] “The annual celebration of tree planting is a great chance to shine a spotlight on our extensive planting season for the year,” says Acting Head of Parks Roslyn Kerr. Keen for more? Council partners with a range of community groups to protect our environment and enhance our community. Get involved with parks with ongoing…
[ad_1] Otematata Wetland plants thrive five years on A native wetland planting project supported by the Upper Waitaki Water Zone Committee is flourishing five years down the track thanks to careful maintenance and predator control carried out by volunteers. In 2019, a project to replant and foster natives throughout the Otematata Wetland Walkway was completed….
[ad_1] Wetlands the focus for new Waimakariri funding Eight innovative environmental initiatives, including four wetlands, will be supported at the recommendation of the Waimakariri Water Zone Committee for the 2023/2024 financial year. The funding comes from the $75,000 allocation for water zone committees to recommend support for local projects that help meet the Canterbury Water…
[ad_1] Funding boost for Canterbury flood protection projects We welcome central government support from Budget 2024 for flood management measures in the region. Co-funding, drawn from a new Regional Infrastructure Fund being established by the Government, will help speed progress on a range of projects identified in the Before the Deluge 2.0 report. This report…
[ad_1] The Christchurch City Council facility, which offers five heated saltwater pools, a sauna, steam room and a plunge pool, will close its doors from Monday 17 to Sunday 23 June. The closure will allow contractors to inspect and fix a suspected leaking pipe underneath the pools. The Council expects to reopen He Puna Taimoana…
[ad_1] The annual month-long celebration is underway throughout the libraries network and will be packed with activities, workshops and afterschool zones. “It’s shaping up to be an action-packed programme with an aim of encouraging tamariki to engage with Matariki celebrations,” says Head of Libraries and Information Carolyn Robertson. “We invite all community members to explore…
[ad_1] Youth Rōpū set their priorities for the year Our 2024 Youth Rōpū has seen a bit of a refresh, with 11 of its 19 members new this year. Spanning ages from 14 to 22, and spread from Timaru to Culverden, the majority of Rōpū members are students at various high schools across the region…
[ad_1] The New Brighton community asked Christchurch City Council for road, safety, and accessibility improvements on Marine Parade between Hawke Street and Bowhill Road. Options have been developed alongside the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board and residents can now select their preference. The first option, which is expected to cost $4 million, includes asphalt surface between…
[ad_1] Graham Condon Rec and Sport Centre reopening The pool hall at Graham Condon is reopening on Saturday. The pool hall at Graham Condon Recreation and Sport Centre is reopening to the public from tomorrow (Saturday 1 June)! The planned maintenance work has wrapped up, and it’ll be business as usual at the centre very…
[ad_1] The Council unanimously appointed Mr Pearson for a three-year term, effective immediately, following a recommendation from the Appointments Committee, consisting of Mayor Phil Mauger, Deputy Mayor Pauline Cotter, and external commercial advisor Gill Cox. Bryan Pearson bio: Almost 30 years’ experience in Chief Executive and Board Chair roles in the private and public sectors…
[ad_1] Dog registration notices are being sent out to dog owners over the coming weeks and will arrive in resident’s mailboxes by the middle of June. “This is slightly later than usual, but we want to assure dog owners that their pups paperwork is on its way,” says Animal Services Manager Lionel Bridger. Keeping your…
[ad_1] Batteries that can be dropped off for free include: AA, AAA, C, and D cell batteries alkaline cell lithium 9-volt Cr123 camera batteries dry cell and zinc Li-ion batteries (from laptops, cameras, cell phones and tools) NiCd NiMH gel cell removable mobile phone batteries. If your old mobile phone doesn’t have a removable battery,…
[ad_1] Book your nassella tussock contractor early to avoid delays If you are planning on using a contractor to remove plants this season, we recommend booking them early to avoid potential delays. Timing is important – all control work needs to be completed before the plants seed and spread in spring. Contractors who can accurately…
[ad_1] Recent changes to the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 have simplified the process for councils developing their own Local Alcohol Policy (LAP), and for communities to participate in alcohol licensing decisions in their district. Any council can develop its own LAP, in consultation with the local community, to influence factors such as…
[ad_1] Using nature to fight the war on weeds Our biosecurity team undertakes biological control using living organisms to manage pests. Manaaki Whenua leads in this eco-friendly method, releasing agents like fungi and beetles to control invasive weeds. Biological control has a long history dating back to 200 A.D. when the Chinese used ants and…
[ad_1] We asked Stephen Wright, Transport Operations Manager at Christchurch City Council for the lowdown on berm do’s and don’ts. “Most berms are planted with grass and although legally speaking the land is owned by the Council, residents are encouraged to maintain it,” he says, adding that the great majority of people in Ōtautahi take…
[ad_1] Biosecurity officers in the wild Day to day our biosecurity officers get to work in some pretty spectacular parts of Waitaha/ Canterbury, but sometimes, exciting opportunities arise to help support biosecurity projects in other parts of the country. This work not only helps our colleagues from other regional councils and industry partners with their…
[ad_1] Record low water levels across Waitaha Canterbury On 21 March 2024, a “moderate adverse event” was declared in Canterbury, as El Niño conditions and a warming climate made their mark. Conditions are still very dry, with our monitoring showing record low water levels across the region. “Our monitoring is clear, Canterbury is extremely dry,…