Report a water problem

Information about backflow prevention to stop accidental contamination of our water supply.
If you are building a house or garage it's worth checking your plans don't involve building over a Council water supply.
Help yourself to chlorine-free drinking water.
Christchurch has one of the last city Council water testing laboratories in the country, with technicians working 365 days a year to ensure the quality and safety of our water.
15 Oct 2025Three new water tanks will help fight fires in rural Banks Peninsula.
9 Oct 2025Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) has developed a predictive model that will give swimmers and other harbour users real-time information about water quality at popular sites around Whakaraupō Lyttelton and Akaroa harbours.
23 Sep 2025Request, report and pay for Council services.
Apply for building and resource consents.
Manage your library borrowing.
Receive your rates invoice by email.
Book an indoor or outdoor space.
Take full control of your Rec and Sport membership.
List your events on What’s On Christchurch
Request, report and pay for Council services.
Apply for building and resource consents.
Manage your library borrowing.
Receive your rates invoice by email.
Book an indoor or outdoor space.
Take full control of your Rec and Sport membership.
List your events on What’s On Christchurch