Water : Christchurch City Council

Coast

There are a number of coastal areas within Christchurch City Council’s jurisdiction, including harbours, ports and estuaries.

Christchurch is a low-lying city and there have always been areas that are prone to flooding.

List of the policies and strategies relating to water and waterways.

Know and reduce your water use with our Water Reporter tool.

Water restrictions may be introduced with very dry weather and increased demand for water.

Christchurch and Banks Peninsula are characterised by a network of waterways.