More hot, dry and windy weather can increase the risk of wildfires at a time when water supplies may be limited.
An increase in the frequency and severity of wildfires, an extended wildfire season and longer periods of outdoor fire bans.
The risks and hazards posed by climate change will be discussed in the next instalment of the Christchurch Conversations series.
12 Sep 2025A project to restore a significant wetland and deliver a long-planned expansion of Bower Park will get underway in 2026, following endorsement from the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board.
9 Sep 2025How do we address an issue as big as climate change?
8 Aug 2025