This series of fact sheets is intended to provide an overview of current environmental, development and planning issues in Christchurch. The information in the fact sheet gives an introduction to the topic, the nature of the issue, why it is an issue and what is being done to manage it. As an introduction the resources should be considered just one of a number of resources that can be drawn upon to complete your project. Other sources of information are listed at the end of each fact sheet.

Ecological Heritage Sites

This resource looks at the environmental, development and planning issues surrounding Ecological Heritage Sites (EHS) in Christchurch. It examines why the sites are highly valued by the people of Christchurch, what pressures are coming to bear on them, and what some of the relevant policy issues are.

Industry

This resource looks at the state of industry in Christchurch, in terms of trends in supply and demand of industrial land, which are good indicators of what is going on in the industrial sector. The Fact Sheet then outlines ways by which industry can be managed in the future.

Port Hills

This resource looks at the environmental, development and planning issues surrounding the Port Hills - why they are highly valued by the people of Christchurch, what pressures are coming to bear on this environment, and how the use of the Hills is managed.

Radio Frequency Fields and Users

This resource explains the technical, health and planning issues for the use of technology that emits radio frequency radiation in the City.

Transportation

This resource looks at the environmental, development and planning issues for transportation in the City, the areas of transportation covered by the Council and future management of the transportation system.

Travis Wetland

This resource looks at the environmental, development and planning issues surrounding Travis Wetland – why the wetland is so highly valued and regarded by the people of Christchurch, what pressures are coming to bear on this environment, and how the use of the wetland is managed.

Urban Growth

This resource examines the issue of urban growth in Christchurch. It looks at the factors driving urban growth, why it is an issue and what problems it raises, and what is being done to manage it.

Information Resources - Facts and Figures

This resource will direct you to statistical information held by the Christchurch City Council.