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We have multiple projects across Christchurch – from clean ups and restoration to education and celebration

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April 22nd, 2024 Reports, Restoration, Teachers Resources
A view over the estuary showing mudflats, water and the distant city

Tanya Jenkins Oral History 2010

An interview with Tanya Jenkins. Part of the Read More

January 25th, 2024 Oral History Series
A view over the estuary showing mudflats, water and the distant city

Peter Neal Oral History 2010

An interview with Peter Neal. Part of the Read More

January 25th, 2024 Oral History Series
A view over the estuary showing mudflats, water and the distant city

Murray & Helen Snowden Oral History 2010

An interview with Murray & Helen Snowden. Read More

January 25th, 2024 Oral History Series
A view over the estuary showing mudflats, water and the distant city

Rik Tau Oral History 2010

An interview with Henare Rakiihia Tau (Rik). Part Read More

January 25th, 2024 Oral History Series
A view over the estuary showing mudflats, water and the distant city

Eric Banks Oral History 2010

An interview with Eric Banks. Part of the Read More

January 25th, 2024 Oral History Series
A view over the estuary showing mudflats, water and the distant city

Alisdair Hutchison Oral History 2010

An interview with Alisdair Hutchison. Part of the Read More

January 25th, 2024 Oral History Series
A view over the estuary showing mudflats, water and the distant city

Les Batcheler Oral History 2009

An interview with Les Batcheler. Part of the Read More

January 25th, 2024 Oral History Series
A view over the estuary showing mudflats, water and the distant city

Kevin O’Conner Oral History 2009

An interview with Kevin O’Conner. Part of Read More

January 25th, 2024 Oral History Series
A view over the estuary showing mudflats, water and the distant city

Elizabeth Stuart-Jones Oral History 2009

An interview with Elizabeth Stuart-Jones. Part of Read More

January 25th, 2024 Oral History Series
A view over the estuary showing mudflats, water and the distant city

Chrissie Williams Oral History 2009

An interview with co-founder and former board Read More

January 9th, 2024 Oral History Series
A view over the estuary showing mudflats, water and the distant city

Alex Drysdale Oral History 2009

An interview with co-founder of the Estuary Trust Read More

January 9th, 2024 Oral History Series

Pick Up 5

Pick Up 5 ( https://ohrn.nz/pickup5/ ) is an enduring campaign brought to you by the Mother-of-All-Clean-Ups Committee Read More ...

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Mugford Drain Wetland Restoration

This 20ha section along Anzac Drive once belonged to the Mugford family but is now part of Bexley Park. With Read More ...

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A view over the estuary showing mudflats, water and the distant city

Mother of all cleanups 2023 – Report

Mother Of All Cleanups

May 18th, 2023 Mother Of All Cleanups, Reports, News

the ‘Mother of all Clean Ups’ litter clean up

On Saturday, 10 May (Mothers' day weekend) nearly 1,000 of caring residents gave Mother Nature their gift by cleaning Read More ...

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Annual ‘Farewell to the Godwits” Ceremony since 1999

This is a ceremony to wish the Godwits a safe journey back to Alaska which is their breeding ground. To escape Read More ...

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Charlesworth Wetland Reserve Restoration

From early industrial area in the mid to 1950's to farm paddocks before City Council agreed to extend the estuary and Read More ...

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McCormacks Bay Reserve Restoration

The Estuary Trust commenced restoring and enhancing this wetland area in 2014. Hundreds of native trees and Read More ...

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Thistledown Wetland Reserve Restoration

This little reserve is the start of Steamwharf Stream which flows into the Heathcote River and then the Estuary. Read More ...

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South New Brighton Park restoration

This is a joint community project between the Estuary Trust, Christchurch City Council and local residents. One Read More ...

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