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[ad_1] An old milking shed was the inspiration for Milkers Gate, Parklands, when it was named in 2002. The area had a rich dairying history and has since been developed by Brian Gillman Ltd into The Limes subdivision, with some names causing controversy among Burwood-Pegasus Community Board members. Richmond’s Aldersley Street was named in 1941…
[ad_1] New land use report promotes integrated approach The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment (PCE), Rt Hon Simon Upton has released a new report about land use management in New Zealand/Aotearoa: “Going with the Grain, Changing land uses to fit a changing landscape”. Science Director Dr Tim Davie said the comprehensive report identifies the many…
[ad_1] Tree planting volunteer day Council’s red zone ranger team are leading a new planting project on the Belair Close side of Corser Stream this winter, with the first event this Saturday. The site falls within the area known as Ōruapaeroa/Travis, which was a traditional kāinga (settlement), which included the wetlands surrounding the Ōtākaro/Avon and…
[ad_1] Primary and Secondary School Sport are using the courts for their weekly winter school programmes every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday afternoon. On weekends the courts are still being used for club games by Christchurch Netball, which holds the lease on them until 2026. “There’s been no change to the use of the courts…
[ad_1] New talent trials novel tool to control sediment Our new Land Management Advisor – Christchurch West Melton, Carys Marulli de Barletta, is trialling a fresh approach in the Port Hills by planting an exotic grass species to prevent erosion and sediment loss from polluting our urban waterways. A lot of the sediment in Christchurch’s…
[ad_1] Council makes key decisions on 10-year plan Community feedback has played a crucial role in shaping changes to Canterbury Regional Council’s (Environment Canterbury’s) draft Long-Term Plan 2024-34. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Learn about the ecological health of Opuha and Kakahu river A review of the health of two South Canterbury rivers – Opuha and Kakahu (Te Kākaho) – will be discussed at a community meeting in Pleasant Point next month (13 June), with scientists on hand to go through the key findings. We commissioned the…
[ad_1] High country hāngī event celebrates special environment Harakeke weaving, hunting for tiny aquatic invertebrates and enjoying a delicious hāngī! About 80 people from the Ōmarama community had a fantastic day out at Ōmarama Station at a special event hosted by the Upper Waitaki Water Zone Committee on Friday 17 May. It was a big…
[ad_1] South Canterbury river works strengthen community resilience In December 2019, significant rain fell across South Canterbury, causing widespread flooding and damaging flood protection infrastructure in the Rangitata and Waitaki Rivers. Since then, we’ve spent $8.5 million on repair and rebuilding. The 2019 flood was one for the history books. The Rangitata River broke out…
[ad_1] The Gateway to New Brighton project which was approved by a Hearings Panel, involves major upgrades to Pages Road, a new bridge and improvements to surrounding streets. Other key upgrades include: A new T-intersection and traffic lights to replace the roundabout at Pages Road, Hawke Street and Seaview Road No vehicle access to the…
[ad_1] Christchurch City Council and Fire and Emergency New Zealand staff updated Councillors on the response and recovery to the blaze which covered 650 hectares of land. Response to the fire At the height of the incident there were more than 130 fire fighters on site, supported by 15 helicopters and two fixed wing aircraft….
[ad_1] The miniature train, which was gifted by the Yusuf Islam Foundation following the 2019 terror attacks, operates free to ride along a track in the Botanic Gardens. The 2023/24 season ran from 3 September – 28 April and saw the train chug along the tracks for 26 weekends with a total of 9,667 passengers….
[ad_1] With the public now having had their say, in writing and in person at hearings over the past weeks, the Mayor and Councillors are having their first briefing to discuss the feedback and start shaping the final Long Term Plan 2024–2034 (LTP). Watch the briefings online here or in person at Te Hononga Civic…
[ad_1] Poor practices lead to Selwyn Waihora cattle farm prosecution Most Canterbury farmers put considerable time, money and effort into protecting waterways on and downstream of their properties. The few that don’t, can be prosecuted under the Resource Management Act. On 10 May 2024, a Selwyn cattle farmer pleaded guilty and was convicted of two…
[ad_1] Poor practices lead to Selwyn Waihora dairy farm prosecution Most Canterbury farmers put considerable time, money and effort into protecting waterways on and downstream of their properties. The few that don’t, can be prosecuted under the Resource Management Act. On 10 May 2024, a Selwyn dairy farmer pleaded guilty and was convicted of two…
[ad_1] Over 700,000 workhours have gone into the construction project to date. Currently, around 300 contractors are working on site each day. The roof of the west stand is now in place. This four-storey stand contains function spaces, the player facilities, corporate boxes, and the coaches’ and media facilities. The steel framing in the northeast…
[ad_1] Funding supports drive to tackle pest trees along Waihao River A new community-driven initiative has received the backing of the local water zone committee to tackle the growing threat of invasive willows along the Waihao River. The Waihao Wainono Catchment Community Group successfully applied for Lower Waitaki – South Coastal Canterbury Zone Committee funding…
[ad_1] The Council today submitted its “right of reply” document to the Independent Hearings Panel, providing an overview of matters raised during the public hearings and the Council’s final position on them, before the panel makes its recommendations later this year. Read the Council’s right of reply. Head of Planning and Consents Mark Stevenson says…
[ad_1] Deliberations to begin for draft Long-Term Plan 2024-34 Our Long-Term Plan process is taking another step forward, with Councillors meeting to discuss and consider the feedback received during the consultation period. Deliberations are scheduled to run over two days in the Council Chamber, beginning Wednesday 22 May. The meetings will see key decisions made…
[ad_1] The ex-carpenter collects felled trees, pruned branches and timber that’s reached the end of its life and handmakes chairs and furniture in his home studio in Amberley. His designs use only reclaimed timber grown in New Zealand, including the sought after English Elm, which is rarely found in the UK due to the effects…
[ad_1] Papanui’s Great Stash Swap Declutter your craft stash at the Great Stash Swap this weekend. Bring along your unwanted fabric, haberdashery, buttons, wool, lace, trims, papers and art supplies. Come along to Papanui Library on Saturday from 11am – 2pm to check it out. Christchurch Foundations Workshop Learn a wife range of theatre foundation…
[ad_1] School celebrates a decade of planting along the Halswell awa On a clear, blue-skied day in May, ākonga/students from Tai Tapu School marched down to the Huritini awa/Halswell River to get their hands dirty. For ten years the school has been using the river corridor as an outdoor classroom, fostering a deep connection to…
[ad_1] Biodiversity Fund Projects Christchurch City Council approved $400,000 of funding across fourteen projects aimed at protecting and enhancing biodiversity on private land. Funded projects include feral pig control at Te Waihora catchments, Living Springs Native Forest Enhancement, and Tirowaikare covenant (Beggs) weed control – Banks Peninsula Conservation Trust. Funding assists local landowners working to…
[ad_1] Christchurch City Council contractors are busy with leaf fall season underway now through to July. How you can help: You can help reduce build-up by clearing leaves from your own berm and garden and putting them into your green bin. Home gardeners can also put leaves in their compost or pile them at the…
[ad_1] The Shirley Road, Hills Road and Warrington Street intersection is the first of two improvement packages to begin in the area. Changes include a safe speed platform being installed across the intersection, a raised pedestrian crossing, a new green turning arrow from Hills Road into Warrington Street and other traffic calming measures. Christchurch City…
[ad_1] Year 13 students embrace in-the-field learning Ecological data captured by Lincoln High School students during a field trip to Tārerekautuku Yarrs Lagoon will be used by Selwyn District Council and others to guide future management of the site. The group of year 13 ecology students braved a raging southerly to take part in a…
[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] Metro route 87 Southbridge to Lincoln trial to end The trial of Route 87 Southbridge to Lincoln will end on 27 June, due to low patronage. Those who use the service will need to begin planning alternative methods of transport. “We know this will be disappointing for the community, particularly those who use the…
[ad_1] From factories, railway stops and quake-damaged buildings to small town settlements, sprawling neighbourhoods and pensive night-time cityscapes, the paintings featuring in the latest exhibition to open at Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū highlight many fascinating aspects of our art and social history, says curator Ken Hall. From Here on the Ground includes…
[ad_1] His prey led him on a merry chase around the small community garden plot at the University of Canterbury campus. Ōtautahi Christchurch City Nature Challenge results: Christchurch placed 26 out of 690 cities, beating Los Angeles, Melbourne and Wellington. 20,133 observations 2,307 species 421 identifiers 349 observers Almost 4,000 different species have been found…