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Sheep grazing trial begins to reduce fire risk in Port Hills

The PressNZ HeraldRNZMonday 3 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated

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The Christchurch City Council has started a trial using sheep to graze dry grass in the Port Hills to help prevent fires. The Kennedys Bush track is closed until Wednesday to allow the trial to proceed. The initiative follows suggestions from neighbours after previous devastating fires in the area.

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First reported by The Press, Mon 3 Nov 2025, 5:00am · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 8 hours
  1. The PressThe Press

    Sheep trial to help curb fire risk in Port Hills ahead of summer (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Port Hills sheep grazing trial begins in effort to reduce Christchurch fire risk (opens in new tab)

  3. RNZRNZ

    Christchurch City Council trialling sheep to combat fire risk in Port Hills (opens in new tab)