The Environmental Partnerships Fund supports community groups to work with the Council on environmental activities and projects on publicly accessible land and waterways. The fund helps deliver the goals in our Biodiversity Strategy 2008–2035, including regenerating forests, planting trees, restoring wetlands, enriching soil carbon and protecting native habitats. Funding is allocated on a case-by-case basis.

  • Our proposal

    Our Draft Annual Plan proposes to increase the Environmental Partnerships Fund by $300,000.

  • The alternative option

    To not apply the planned increase, retain funding at the current $700,000 per year, and reduce rates by 0.04% in 2026/27.

Without additional funding, some community environmental groups may be unable to expand their work to meet growing needs. Over time, this may affect Christchurch’s environmental and climate goals, as well as the financial sustainability of these groups.

We want to hear from you

Do you have any feedback on the option of not applying a rates increase for the Environmental Partnerships Fund?