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Environment

Christchurch has a unique biodiversity with a diverse range of natural areas, including the Port Hills, beaches and coastal areas, tussock grasslands, parks, waterways and wetlands.

CCC Environment

Air quality

Find out about air quality and air quality monitoring.

Environment Canterbury air quality information
Bromley odour

Biodiversity
Biodiversity funding
Pest plants and animals
Sites of Ecological Significance
Covenants
Consents
Treasured Plants of the People
Volunteer in parks
Groups involved in biodiversity

Climate change

Together we can reduce our emissions and prepare for the opportunities and challenges presented by climate change.

Coast
Beaches
Coastal hazards
Coastal pathway project
History of coastal areas
Monitoring
Swimming water quality
Tidal data
Tsunami

Edible Christchurch

Grow and enjoy delicious fruit, crisp vegetables and tasty herbs in our edible garden city.

Land
Coast
Fire
Geotechnical reports
Land contamination
Port Hills slope stability
Regeneration areas

Learning programmes

Environmental and city programmes that are free to schools and provide relevant and authentic learning experiences through hands on activities.

Fish for gold and win

Sustainability
Build smarter
Policy and strategy
Sustainable Christchurch
Take Charge Christchurch
Target Sustainability
Waste minimisation project grants

Trees and vegetation
Ageing trees
Benefits of trees
Property owners and tree responsibility
Urban forests
Significant trees
Street landscaping

Water
Coast
Flooding
Policy and strategy
Water conservation
Water restrictions
Waterways