Our biodiversity reporting covers the majority of biodiversity projects either completed or ongoing over the previous financial year (July-June) across Waitaha Canterbury.
These projects have been undertaken by our operations or science staff, agencies we work with, contractors or community organisations, or volunteers.
Yearly summary of our biodiversity work
Learn about our approach to protect and maintain our vulnerable wetlands, braided rivers, freshwater and terrestrial ecosystems.
Braided river projects
Learn about our biodiversity projects to protect braided rivers.
Wetlands projects
Learn about our biodiversity projects to protect our wetlands.
Freshwater and marine projects
Learn about our aim to restore freshwater ecosystems' ecological and cultural health in Waitaha Canterbury.
Terrestrial projects
Read about the variety of lifeforms in Waitaha Canterbury and what we’re doing to protect them.
Community and partnership projects
We're boosting local groups and teamwork to improve our area through education and hands-on work.
Biodiversity on our land
We continue to lead by example and increase biodiversity protection on our land. Here are some examples of work on council-owned land.
Biodiversity project effectiveness programme
We assessed project sites from the preceding four years to determine the effectiveness of our projects.
Christchurch Biodiversity Targeted Rate programme
Learn about our approach to protecting biodiversity in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula.