Pathway Completion Funding Secured!

We're excited about today's funding announcement that will give us the opportunity to create a safe and beautiful connection between communities. The complete pathway will be a stunning asset for the future of Christchurch to use and enjoy and will be a major drawcard for visitors to the region.

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Hanno Sander
From dream to reality: Navigating capacity needs for Coastal Pathway

The Christchurch Coastal Pathway, launched in 2012, is a 6.5km walking and cycling track which connects communities and offers a unique way to experience the stunning coastal environment. The pathway stretches from Ferrymead to Scarborough Beach via Redcliffs and Sumner. The final stages of the project were recently approved, which will connect Shag Rock to Sumner Surf Club. Rātā spoke to the project’s Group Funding Co-ordinator Kirsty Rueppell about navigating capacity needs, and the role leadership has played in successfully carrying out the project.

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Mark Townshend
Avon-Heathcote estuary receives international recognition as a safe haven for migratory birds

Christchurch's Avon-Heathcote estuary has received international recognition for its importance as a safe haven for scores of migratory birds. The estuary is the only urban wetland in Australasia to become part of the East Asian-Australasian Flyway network. The network was formed in 2006 to protect migratory water birds and their habitat. It includes 136 wetlands in 20 countries used by migratory birds either on their way to or from the Arctic.

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