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Winter grazing flights highlight environmental progress in Hurunui Despite a wet winter, farmers in the Hurunui District are showing good progress in managing winter grazing. This feedback comes from our land management advisors following recent aerial monitoring flights. Annual winter grazing flights provide a cost-effective way to assess winter grazing practices across the region, which…
Bus capacity increased on two Canterbury routes Timaru’s school bus service, T2, and Route 86 Darfield to the City, have now both been increased to cater for the high demand they face. What’s changed Route 86 – Darfield to Christchurch: An additional assistant bus is being used on the Route 86 service in the mornings…
Asian Arts Festival The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Te Ora will host a vibrant celebration of Asian arts and cultures showcasing music, theatre, dance, a children’s fashion show, stand-up comedy, workshops, food, art market, cultural performances and more. The Asian Arts Festival is happening on Sunday 10am-5pm in the North Quad, Cloisters Studio and Pūmanawa…
Grave Insights: Plotting Lives in Christchurch Cemeteries is part of the regular series Tuakiri Investigates, and runs at Tuakiri | Identity, Level 2 from 14 July – 14 September. It’s been developed to complement the Christchurch Family History Expo which is being held on the weekend of 2-3 August. “This exhibition will appeal to anyone who might have spent time meandering in…
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 and…
Long-lost British ship “Thames” reemerges at Ashley River Mouth 160 years later What started as a routine coastal hazard report has turned into a remarkable rediscovery of maritime history, thanks to a hidden piece of shipwreck exposed at the Ashley River Mouth and some good old-fashioned detective work. A section of a long-forgotten wooden shipwreck…
Towards Zero – uniting for wallaby control It’s going to take all of us to get on top of Aotearoa New Zealand’s pest wallaby problem—everyone has a role to play. The strength of this united approach is the focus of a new video, Toward Zero, released this week by us and Biosecurity New Zealand. It…
The Christchurch City Council Banks Peninsula Storm Water Management Plan was approved at yesterday’s Te Pataka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board meeting. The plan lays out the ways the Council will meet the requirements of the Comprehensive Stormwater Network Discharge Consent (CSNDC), which was granted by Environment Canterbury in 2019. It also outlines…
Amuri Basin farmers drive water quality improvement A farmer-led approach to improving local water quality is tipping conventional thinking on its head in North Canterbury’s Amuri Basin. Sourced from the Waiau Uwha and Hurunui Rivers, there are 149 properties in the Amuri Basin that receive irrigation water delivered by the Amuri Irrigation Company (AIC). The…
Nominations are open for Mayor, 16 Councillors and 37 members for the city’s six community boards. To stand for election, you must be a New Zealand citizen and enrolled on the Parliamentary electoral roll. You do not need to live in the area in which you wish to stand. Election Officer Warwick Lampp says decisions…
Winter Fireworks Spectacular Round up your whānau and join us for the Winter Fireworks Spectacular set to your fave ‘Fire and Ice’ hits! Winter Fireworks Spectacular delivers a cracker fireworks display set to your favourite bangers celebrating all things ‘Fire and Ice’ including Ice Ice Baby by Vanilla Ice and Light My Fire from The…
Nominations open for regional council election Nominations are open for Canterbury Regional Council candidates in an election that comes at a “pivotal time” for regional government. Source link
Using a helicopter equipped with specialised radar equipment, the Council has completed an initial survey of the stretch of coast between the Waimakariri River and the southern end of Southshore Spit. The high-flying work is a starting point for future surveys which will focus on smaller sections of the coast, such as New Brighton Pier,…
That’s what the first Christchurch Conversation of 2025 will consider – how a truly walkable city could make for a vibrant, sustainable and liveable city. Presented by Te Pūtahi Centre for Architecture and City-Making, Steps to a Walkable Ōtautahi is being held from 6-7.30pm on Tuesday 15 July in the TSB Space at Tūranga. The…
Join the fun from 5.30pm to 8pm on Saturday 5 July and watch the display – set to a ‘Fire and Ice’ themed soundtrack – take off from the New Brighton Pier at 7.30pm. A school holidays favourite, the free event features family-friendly entertainment and a range of food vendors at the event zone in…
Catch a Metro bus to this year’s Winter Fireworks Spectacular We are again providing extra bus services for easier travel to Christchurch City Council’s Winter Fireworks Spectacular on Saturday 5 July 2025. Avoid road closures and parking challenges by catching the bus. Source link
Hidden biodiversity revealed in Waitarakao catchment To protect freshwater life in Waitarakao catchment, we first need to know what’s there—and recent mahi by scientists and local farmers has revealed some surprises. Source link
At a public information session today, staff updated the Mayor and Councillors on the latest technical and financial information about a $148.7million ocean outfall option. This option had been raised by some community members as an alternative to land irrigation which is estimated to cost $167.3 million. The ocean outfall option would see a 15-16km…
The Mayor and Councillors have approved the Local Alcohol Policy (LAP), which will take effect in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula. It includes three main rules designed to address alcohol-related harm: All off-licence retailers must stop selling alcohol at 9pm daily, effective from October. This includes bottle stores and supermarkets. A freeze on new off-licences in…
More than just a recreational facility, Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre will include a unique multi-sensory aquatic environment, specifically designed to foster exploration and play for individuals with sensory or disability needs. Aquatic Sensory Experience Features Beach entry pool – 90cm at the deep end Eight water features including fountains, misting spray, and jets activated…
Borehole drilling began today (Monday 30 June) to give a better knowledge of the groundwater conditions and the makeup of the land beneath the ground surface. General Manager City Infrastructure Brent Smith says these insights will inform the planning and design of potential remedial measures to help with land instability that occurred following the significant…
KidsFest These winter school holidays, kids can get stuck into sport, performing arts, history, crafts, art making and technology as part of KidsFest. From Pickleball in Hagley Park and shooting hoops with the Canterbury Rams, to Music Workshops and Robot football, there’s a range of events for your tamariki. To see the full programme, head…
Christchurch City Council has launched a new initiative as part of its Eco design service where buildings that meet recognised energy efficiency standards can have their certified ratings added to building consent records. Council Head of Building Consenting Steffan Thomas says the initiative will bring a number of benefits to people looking to buy, sell…
The Plan sets out the key activities, services, and capital projects the Council will deliver over the next 12 months and how it plans to fund them. Mayor Phil Mauger says this is another significant year for Christchurch and Banks Peninsula. “With local economic growth outpacing national trends, the opening of new facilities, and ongoing…
In a new video released today, Christchurch City Council Project Director Kent Summerfield says having the first seat in place is “a major milestone moment” for the project. “Installation of the seating is one of our key remaining workstreams and we expect the last seat to be in place late this year,” says Mr Summerfield….
Recycling farm plastics a win-win Farmers are increasingly doing the right thing when it comes to disposing of bale wrap and other farm plastics. Plasback commercial manager Neal Shaw estimates there’s been more than a 50 per cent increase in the amount of bale wrap recycled in Canterbury since 2021. However, there is room for…
Robinson Kakahu Wetland gets funding boost for planting A remote inland wetland near the Kakahu River will get a boost for additional native plants thanks to support from the Ōrāri Temuka Ōpihi Pareora (OTOP) Water Zone Committee. The Robinson Kakahu Wetland is a 16-hectare former cattle-grazing area. Forestry company Port Blakely has been restoring the…
The Council is seeking early public feedback on its proposal to change the district’s planning rulebook to better manage noise in the central city, particularly when it comes to live music, entertainment activities, and areas where housing and business mix. Feedback is open until 27 July 2025. Head of Planning and Consents Mark Stevenson says…
From our Chair: Annual Plan 2025/26 adopted Source link
A joint application from Christchurch City Council and NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi on behalf of the Greater Christchurch Partnership, has seen MRT successfully make it into Te Waihanga Infrastructure Commission’s draft National Infrastructure Plan. The MRT project, which will provide high capacity, frequency, fast, reliable travel, was assessed by a team of independent experts…