It’s Not a Drain
The Council is required to stop treating it as an actual drain and to treat it as a taonga. That involves us – those who live beside it – as well as our local government.
OHRN News
Why is the river brown? Does it matter?
Why the Ōpāwaho Heathcote River is brown after rainfall, why it matters and what can be done about it. What can be done to improve the health of our river?
Appreciation Time
Take a few moments to appreciate all that the river brings to our lives is important – for the river and for us.
Dealing to Dog Poo
What can a dog owner do in dealing to dog poo, apart from the obvious? Here is a staged approach to what dog owners might accomplish.
Here’s to 2022
Here’s to 2022 and what the Ōpāwaho Heathcote River can hope for in the year.
Take Rubbish Home
Fewer public rubbish bins. Could a solution to the amount of rubbish in our parks and waterways be just, “Take it home!”
Rain, Stormwater, Sewage
Excessive flows in the wastewater network are due to high levels of rainwater inflow and groundwater infiltration.
Copper Polluting Stormwater
A copper-clad house requires a special filtration system to prevent copper polluting stormwater from entering local waterways.
Polluting the Stormwater
Will the new Stormwater and Land Drainage Bylaw stop large warehouses covered in unpainted zinc-plated steel from polluting the river?
Industrial Stormwater
The Christchurch City Council is seeking feedback on a new bylaw to monitor and control industrial stormwater pollution.
Christmas River Wish List
A Christmas river wishlist for the Ōpāwaho Heathcote River – give it something it needs!
Headwater wetland earthworks
Headwater wetland earthworks near and in the Cashmere Stream are creating retention basins, preventing flooding and reducing sediment.
What is Te Mana o Te Wai ?
In the field of freshwater, a new phrase – Te Mana o Te Wai – keeps appearing. What is it and what are its implications?
Treaty Trained
The result of twenty members of Ōpāwaho Heathcote River Network completing a two-day workshop on the Treaty of Waitangi.
Strategic Plan 2021 – 2031
OHRN has released a new Strategic Plan to take it forward into the next 10 years of advocacy for the Ōpāwaho Heathcote River.
The river and your mental health
We should not ask “What can we do for the river?” but rather, “What can the river do for us?” It can help our personal mental health.
OHRN supports Christchurch: National Park City
Here’s why the OHRN supports the campaign for Christchurch to become a National Park City…and our caveat on that support.
Naming stormwater for what it is
We will have to change attitudes to what we currently call stormwater.
If I were Ōpāwaho Heathcote River…
Hear the Ōpāwaho Heathcote River speak through the voices of children.
Woolston Walk – hauora, heritage and hi-tech
An hour’s gentle exercise next to the Ōpāwaho Heathcote River, flavoured by a little history, a little mindfulness and a little learning.
Farnley Reserve – a unique historical record
Read and view the unique timeline of the development of this reserve beside the Ōpāwaho Heathcote River.
Three Waters Reforms – let’s debate them
Those concerned about the improvement of the health of Christchurch rivers need to get involved in the debate over Three Waters reforms.
Another “Could do a lot better” Report
The Ōpāwaho Heathcote River catchment overall has shown a slight improvement in water quality.
Matariki celebrated for first time
Our inaugural Matariki celebration was a great evening, thanks to all those who …