July 3rd from 1.30pm Meet at the Margaret May playground (the covered BBQ space). A field trip looking at constructed or in place examples of things that are already helping Ōtautahi Christchurch be more water sensitive as a city. This walking tour is an opportunity for us to learn, discuss and inspire us to do […]
Water Sensitive Cities Meeting Report
Report written by Kate Horrell On Friday 20th of November, SŌC and 350 Christchurch hosted Rachel Teen and Vicky Southworth at a public meeting on water sensitive cities, where they shared important information on what a water sensitive city could look like, and how to take the right steps in that direction with our own […]
Water: OnSite Solutions
Friday November 20th, 7.30pm – Vicky Southworth and Rachel Teen. Find out what a water-sensitive city is. How can we be more water sensitive, caring for ourselves and our city of springs and rivers? Learn about the changes needed in terms of society and our relationship with water-managers, and the practical options for retrofit or […]
Untouched World Foundation – Waterwise Canterbury
In partnership with Environment Canterbury and supported by Ngāi Tahu, the Untouched World Foundation runs an annual programme called Waterwise. This year, a couple of the SŌC executive team attended presentations from the Waterwise Canterbury 2020 cohort. The calibre of students and the quality of the programme was exceptional. The SŌC members who attended would […]
Rural Riparian Restoration (Waiau Uwha area)
In early October a SOC group gathered with others at John Faulkner’s dairy support block on the banks of the Waiau Uwha river to hear about and to see progress first hand toward his dream of establishing a nohoanga site on his property, and his ‘big idea’ of restoring the riparian margins of a significant […]
Protecting Our Rivers
Working Together to Save Our Precious River Ecosystems To restore our precious braided rivers we need to rid them of a range of weed species including Russell lupins, broom, gorse and briar. Please come to Arthur’s Pass to help a community weedbusting effort. Facebook event Saturday 9th — Tuesday 12th November 2019Working bees will run each […]
Help to Make a Submission on national proposals for Healthy Waterways
NOTE: Submissions are due in by 17 October Main Website about the Proposals on Ministry for the Environment https://www.mfe.govt.nz/consultation/action-for-healthy-waterways Forest and Bird Guidelines – you can just sign up to add your name to their submission https://www.forestandbird.org.nz/petitions/clean-our-fresh-water
Climate Week 20-27 September
The week of the 20th-27th is a whole week of climate action, and we are wanting to drum up as much awareness as possible! The week starts with an event at Turanga on 20 September and finishes with the Strike4Climate rally on 27 September at Cathedral Square. Above all please vote in the Local Body […]
CCC consulting on water services
Public feedback opened last week on a 100-year strategy for the future of the Christchurch district’s water services and resources. The Draft Integrated Water Strategy sets guidelines and goals for the Council’s management of its “three waters” services – drinking water, wastewater and stormwater – as well as surface water, groundwater and flood management. Public […]
Water Commons: Christchurch could be the first Blue Community in AOTEAROA
A “blue community” is one that adopts a water commons framework by taking the three actions outlined below. What’s the chance of Christchurch becoming the first Blue Community in Aotearoa? A water commons framework treats water as a common good that is shared by everyone and the responsibility of all. Because water is central to […]
