• McCormacks Bay Restoration Working Session

    Can you spare a few hours to assist a group of  local residents to restore and enhance this stunning little Bay. Tools and hot drink provided No need to book.  […]

    Free
  • Annual ‘Farewell to the Godwits’ Ceremony 2026

    Annual Farewell to the godwits ceremony to "Wish the Godwits a safe return to their breeding grounds in Alaska" Saturday, 28 February 2026 Southshore Spit Reserve (at the very end […]

  • Estuary Fest 2026

    South New Brighton Community Centre Beatty Street, Christchurch

    Join us for the annual celebration of the wonderful Ihutai Estuary ecosytems.

  • Charlesworth Reserve Community Planting Event

    Sunday, 3rd May 2026 10am till 12 noon Charlesworth Street Reserve, situated on Charlesworth Street (off Ferry Road). Bring along family, friends and a spade. Members of the public are […]

    Free
  • Shell distribution day

    McCormacks Bay Rd

    Prepare to get dirty!Help us carry shells out to one the McCormacks Bay islands to prepare it for this seasons gull nesting.   Tarāpuka Black billed gulls are declining and […]

  • South New Brighton Restoration Session

    Bridge Street entrance to the park

    This is a joint community project between the Estuary Trust, Christchurch City Council and local residents. From 2pm - 4pm on the third Saturday of each month you're welcome to […]