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[ad_1] A condition assessment carried out on Akaroa Wharf in late 2018 identified the structure was reaching the end of its useful life and on-going repair and maintenance was not economical. Construction of the new Akaroa Wharf is expected to begin in late 2025, following resource consent approval, and be completed in 2027. The resource…
[ad_1] Emissions inventory a first for Canterbury The first greenhouse gas emissions inventory report for Waitaha/Canterbury has been published and is available to read on our Getting to Net Zero webpage. The report analyses the greenhouse gas emissions for our region in 2018 and 2021. This new report, prepared by an independent environmental consultancy, includes…
[ad_1] E. coli and nitrate found in some Canterbury groundwater More than half of wells monitored in our annual well survey showed nitrate levels still likely increasing. The results of our annual groundwater survey of 349 wells across Canterbury show little change, with high nitrate levels and E. coli detected in some water sources. For…
[ad_1] Financial support lights up replacement log burner options Financial help is available to replace log burners with new, cleaner forms of heating as thousands of wood burners around Canterbury are set to expire by the end of 2027. When Lorraine and Gerald Brown discovered they had to replace the log burner that had kept…
[ad_1] Mother of All Clean Ups The annual litter collection event ‘Mother of All Clean Ups’ is back for 2024! Some 60 community groups are expected to join again this Saturday to spend two hours between 10am and Midday to collect carelessly discarded rubbish from in and around our waterways. To take part in this…
[ad_1] However, options for changes at the Main South, Yaldhurst and Riccarton Road intersection at Church Corner will be presented in a separate report at a future meeting. Christchurch City Councillors will consider a report on Wednesday 15 May from the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board with recommendations for upgrades around Riccarton, Hansons, Waimairi and Curletts…
[ad_1] The cultural festival, produced by Christchurch City Council, brings together an array of artistic, lighting and cultural displays, including performances and storytelling, says Manager of Events and Arts Lucy Blackmore. “Tīrama Mai draws thousands of people to the central city, where an exciting trail of illuminated artworks, projections, music soundscapes, lightboxes and interactive installations…
[ad_1] As part of the implementation of Toi Ōtautahi, the city’s arts and creativity strategy, the suites of art have been installed on lightboxes lining either side of Te Pae. The Oxford Terrace border features work from local Pasifika artists Dr John Vea and Tamara Sikuri. Dr John Vea From one angle, the lightboxes…
[ad_1] Canterbury transport plan signals increased investment needed Council has formally approved a future-focused and ambitious plan for the region’s transport network. The Canterbury Regional Land Transport Plan sets the vision and priorities for land transport across the entire region. It guides planning and investment to support a resilient network and enable economic growth in…
[ad_1] Ted Talks – May 2024 Hear from Kaikōura Water Zone Committee chair Ted Howard about the latest in Kaikōura’s water management. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] The native planting season is now underway until the end of August at the 602-hectare regeneration area. Residential Red Zone Manager Dave Little says there are two sites in particular that are getting some extra attention this season. “We’ll be putting a focus on Waikākāriki Horseshoe Lake between Goodman Street and New Brighton Road…
[ad_1] Mind the grate: Reducing stormwater pollution at home Stormwater is water that runs off our roofs, driveways, footpaths, roads, and gardens. On its journey to the drain, it picks up a heap of contaminants (pollution) and flows untreated into our rivers, streams and the sea. Do your bit to help keep our stormwater clean….
[ad_1] Council seeks feedback on representation options Public feedback is open on preliminary options for councillor representation areas for Canterbury Regional Council. All councils are required by law to review representation arrangements every six years, Environment Canterbury General Manager Governance Lisa Goodman said. “Our Councillors represent different areas of Canterbury. Due to population changes and…
[ad_1] According to the results of the latest Life in Christchurch Transport survey, people like Nina are making the most of the city’s public transport system and have increased their usage. The results show public transport use bumped up from 25% of people surveyed in 2022 to 29% in 2023 and of those using the…
[ad_1] Join our community planting days Join our ranger and biodiversity teams on one of our epic tree-planting days alongside the Waimakariri River. Native planting provides a wide range of benefits including increasing native biodiversity, creating habitat for native wildlife (insects, reptiles and birds), stabilising soil, recreating ecological corridors, enhancing water quality and landscapes and…
[ad_1] Open Christchurch See how a supermarket warehouse was transformed into a Christchurch High School, learn about intergenerational living and housing on ancestral Māori land, and explore Ōtautahi’s love affair with Christchurch Modern houses. Open Christchurch 2024 celebrates some of Christchurch’s best architecture and special spaces that contribute to Ōtautahi’s sense of place. The one…
[ad_1] Tickets are on sale now for the big night – happening on Saturday 17 August, from 7.00pm to 11pm. With 15 acts performing across four stages, this years’ Go Live Festival will be stacked with local talent from Ōtautahi and beyond, says Christchurch City Council Manager Events and Arts Lucy Blackmore. “Dialling up the…
[ad_1] In September, the Council will limit its decisions to the Independent Hearing Panel’s recommendations on greater heights and densities in and around the central city and suburban centres. It will also decide on the panel’s recommendations related to re-zoning land in Sydenham to mixed-use and financial contributions for tree-canopy cover across all relevant zones….
[ad_1] Mayor Phil Mauger says hearings on the Draft Long Term Plan 2024–2034 start on Thursday 2 May. “The submitters come from across Christchurch and Banks Peninsula, and they’ll be presenting to us with a mix of in-person and virtual deputations,” Mayor Mauger says. “As well as various individuals, we’re expecting to hear from community…
[ad_1] “We know this has been a long time coming for the Sumner community, and this project has proved hugely popular with locals,” says Acting Community Parks Manager Bridie Gibbings. “It’s been a labour of love for the residents for years and will be a great asset to the community once completed.” The skate park…
[ad_1] Stay warmer for cheaper this winter When you use your wood burner efficiently, it consumes less wood, reduces your costs, and reduces chimney smoke and subsequent air pollution. It’s that time of year when the fleece sheets, electric blankets and heaters are out of storage and, for many of us with fireplaces, it’s time…
[ad_1] Pre-grazing flights to take place in central Canterbury Winter grazing flyovers over the past two years have proved how far Canterbury farmers have come in implementing best practices. This year, we’ll be flying in the Selwyn and Ashburton districts. Third year of flights For the last two years, we’ve carried out flyovers in Waimakariri,…
[ad_1] Citycare has been awarded the contract, which involves the creation of the long-term stopbanks and removal of the temporary stopbanks, along with an upgrade of the park’s recreational facilities, removal of contaminated material, planting and a portion of the City to Sea Pathway. Red Zone Manager Dave Little says the redevelopment improves the community’s recreational…
[ad_1] But most importantly, he’s been making lifelong friendships and connections. The sixty-two-year-old spends two days a week at the not-for-profit centre, contributing towards the gardens goal of planting two million trees across Canterbury. The well-established community organisation promotes a sense of involvement and education for physically and intellectually disadvantaged people – working to save…
[ad_1] Project Director Kent Summerfield provides an overview of how construction is progressing on site in the latest video update. The concrete seating plats now stretch about halfway around the east stand. The plats will support the arena’s seats. A quarter of the radial truss roof supports have now been installed, with more being added…
[ad_1] It’s a normal occurrence in Ōtautahi at this time of year as birds leave areas of remnant forest on the Port Hills where they breed over the spring and summer months, says Andrew Crossland, Christchurch City Council Ecologist. “Autumn sees a boost in bird numbers because all the young have fledged which seasonally doubles…
[ad_1] New Youth Rōpū members ready to raise their voices Inviting youth to the Council table – Councillors welcome new members to our Youth Rōpū to have their say about how we deliver services in Canterbury/Waitaha. Last week we welcomed new members Taylor Bentley-Eddington, Zoe Croot, Gareth Kearins and Mazaiah Isaako Tualato to our Youth…
[ad_1] Hearings to begin for draft Long-Term Plan 2024-34 Our Long-Term Plan process is about to take another step forward, with a week of public hearings beginning on Monday 29 April. More than 1,300 individuals and groups provided feedback on our draft 10-year workplan and budget during the initial submission period, which closed on 14…
[ad_1] The trial was 90 per cent funded through NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi’s Streets for People programme, aimed at creating more people friendly environments. At their meeting on Wednesday 1 May, Christchurch City Councillors will consider the report, which recommends the trial be extended until 31 October. From December last year, speed cushions, planters,…
[ad_1] Trees for Canterbury at Brew Academy Come along to Brew Academy from 12 – 7.30pm Saturday for a Trees for Canterbury fundraising event. Trees for Canterbury is a Not-for-profit community organisation that provides environmental education to disadvantaged members of the community from all walks of life and schools throughout the region. The group has…