Health Benefits of Cycling

Work begins to put out Owaka Pit fire

Environment Canterbury welcomes Minister Brownlee’s decision

Environment Canterbury Commissioner David Bedford says the Minister’s decision yesterday to use his special powers to allow changes to Christchurch’s Air Plan will help protect Christchurch’s air quality both now and in the future.

CER Act used to realign Clean Air Zones

Gerry Brownlee | Canterbury Earthquake Recovery

Green Roofs at Cranmer Square

‘Mix it Up’ in Pita Kaik – Winners announced!

International design team Architectus and Wellington-based Andrew Sexton Architecture have taken out the top award in a competition to create a new development on a block of land in Kilmore Street.

Reflection – CCPG timeline

CCPG Coordinator wanted – paid part-time position

Pressure main failure at Pump Station 36 on Pages Road

AvON asks council to create wetlands in residential red zone

Creating and restoring wetlands within the Avon River red zone will greatly improve the quality of the Avon River, says the Avon-Otakaro Network (AvON).

Free materials for groups and businesses

Plant Exchange

Feedback on the proposed Coastal Pathway closes tomorrow

Christchurch residents have until tomorrow (Wednesday 17 April) to get their feedback on the draft Concept Plan for the proposed Christchurch Coastal Pathway into the Christchurch City Council.

Christchurch West Melton ZIP endorsed by Environment Canterbury

Study is impetus to get Chch moving

Demo contractor in ECan waste probe

Environment Canterbury is investigating a Christchurch contractor for allegedly burying demolition waste on 13 cleared residential sections.

AvON co-chairs urge minister to reconsider residential red zone policy

Avon-Otakaro Network (AvON) is extremely disappointed at the policy forbidding interim use of residential red zone lands, and urges Minister Gerry Brownlee to reconsider.

CCC Consultations – Have Your Say on the Coastal Pathway and the Christchurch City 3-Year plan

The Christchurch City Three Year Plan sets out what the council will do over the next three years, how much this will cost and where the money will come from.  

Mix It Up Design Competition Delivers Outstanding Ideas for the Village

The Mixed Use Ideas Design Competition has provided Peterborough Village with stunning ideas for the regeneration of the village.

Feedback needed on the proposed Coastal Pathway

Christchurch City Council has released the draft Concept Plan for the proposed Christchurch Coastal Pathway for the community to comment on.

Mini-Park in central city

Funding given to treated timber waste minimisation project

A project to look at the potential of a large scale collection, recycling or recovery of hazardous treated timber waste will benefit from $145,000 of Government funding.

CCPG will have a promotional stall at the Sumner Street Party on Sunday 17 March

Sunday 17th March, 11am to 6pm.  Sumner Village (centred at the ).

Could you be the new Coordinator?

Rhys Taylor is moving southwards to Geraldine in  a few months’ time, so the Trust has a contract vacancy :

Reinventing the red zone Inspiring Projects from Communities and Science

Eco-sanctuaries, urban forests, wetlands, recreation lakes, cycling facilities, gardens, heritage trails, boatshed cafes, community memorials and putting the “New” back into Brighton, all feature in an all-day “Projects Forum” hosted by the Avon-Otakaro Network (AvON) this Saturday.

Open day for Canterbury Recycling

Land Use Recovery Plan coming soon

Exciting projects to reinvent the red zone

These are just three exciting possibilities the public can explore at an all-day “Projects Forum” hosted by the Avon-Otakaro Network (AvON)..

Important steps taken in Ngāi Tahu, Environment Canterbury partnership

Removal of Medway Street footbridge brings a mix of sadness, relief and hope

Work to remove the munted Medway Street footbridge – an icon of the Canterbury earthquakes – is to begin this week. 

Wood burners 15 years and older need to be upgraded

While winter is still some months away, Environment Canterbury is reminding the Christchurch community that wood burners 15 years and older cannot be used in winter and so should be replaced before the colder weather arrives.

Why Canterbury’s Democracy Was Destroyed

Opinion piece

Over 200 Submissions on Hagley Oval cricket redevelopment

Submissions on Canterbury Cricket’s resource consent application to establish an International Cricket Venue on Hagley Oval closed today (4 February), with a preliminary figure of 239 received.-

ECan Rakaia River recommendation accepted

Gerry Brownlee | Canterbury Earthquake Recovery

Planned coastal pathway would cost $26m

New liquefaction report will help with the rebuild

Environment Canterbury today released a review of liquefaction information for Christchurch and neighbouring districts outside the green and red zones.

Time running out to have say on West Melton water management

Locals are running out of time to have their say on the draft Christchurch – West Melton Zone Implementation Programme (ZIP) for water management.

Jurassic tree planting launches Botanic Gardens 150th anniversary

One of the world's oldest and rarest trees is being planted today to launch Christchurch Botanic Gardens' 150th anniversary.

Report finds low risk of water contamination

Environment Canterbury has released a report and recommendations on managing the possible risk to Christchurch drinking water from treated timber piles used in building foundations.

Public barbecue to celebrate World Wetlands Day

The public and media of Christchurch are invited to a nature walk and barbecue to celebrate World Wetlands Day, on .

A glass walkway 4000 feet high at Tianmen Mountain, China

It’s not Coastal, but it is awesome.  

In the media: White Island volcanic activity concern

Garden for LiVs

Health warning for Avon River

The Community and Public Health Division of Canterbury District Health Board have issued a health warning for the Avon River/ Ôtâkaro following a suspected sewer leak.

Painters keen to keep it clean and out of the stream

Regenerating 'urban forest' a shot in the arm for Christchurch

The speed at which native bush is regenerating in the Avon River red zone is a real shot in the arm for Christchurch, says the Avon-Otakaro Network (AvON).

Chch using more diesel, but less petrol and electricity - CAfE

The Christchurch Agency for Energy (CAfE) today released Christchurch energy use figures for the July to September quarter of 2012.

Avon Riverfront Market

Regional Policy Statement approved

Environment Canterbury announced today that Council had approved a new Canterbury Regional Policy Statement.

Eco-Village

A wetland native garden

Rain 'a missed resource'

Helping others to ‘green’ sites

In recent months Greening the Rubble has supported community-run projects at Sumner (a local Greening the Rubble Group),

Mixed Use Ideas Competition: MIX IT UP

Peterborough Village / Pita Kāik is a very damaged area of Ōtautahi Christchurch located on the northern CBD frame and Te Papa Ōtākaro, the Avon River Precinct. Design ideas are sought for sustainable development of 4 separate but contiguous 1000m2 lots (140-150 Kilmore St) zoned in the City Plan for Mixed Use. A mixed use …

Mixed Use Ideas Competition: NOW CLOSES 7 MARCH – MIX IT UP!

The Mixed Use Ideas Competition deadline has been extended to Thursday 07 March, 2013. So, hurry, there is still time to submit an entry! Peterborough Village / Pita Kāik is a very damaged area of Ōtautahi Christchurch located on the northern CBD frame and Te Papa Ōtākaro, the Avon River Precinct. Design ideas are sought …

Mixed Use Ideas Competition Launches Thursday!

Peterborough Village is “Mixing it Up” this week with the launch of the Mixed Use Ideas competition to assist the Village rebuild. The purpose of the project is to gather the best mixed use ideas to transform our urban village into an exciting, vibrant and busy little hub. The Central City Recovery Plan zones half …

Land Use Recovery Plan for greater Christchurch

Environment Canterbury has received a direction from the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee, to develop a Land Use Recovery Plan for greater Christchurch.

Red Fix Garden – 230 Tuam St

Greening the Rubble is sharing a space on Tuam Street (close to the McKenzie and Willis building and opposite Alice Video) with Dave’s Red Fix coffee kiosk.

'Green city vision' for the Christchurch central city rebuild

A ‘green city vision’ for Christchurch is one step closer as a tailor-made tool for rebuilding in an eco-friendly way is released.

Relocatable Garden (with Dance-O-Mat)

The modular designs for planters and seating, built from reclaimed demolition timber, are proving versatile.  Jonathan Hall, our Sites Supervisor, has made a new set which we’ve installed on Oxford Terrace next to Gap Fller’s Dance-O-Mat.