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[ad_1] Free South Canterbury events to support sustainable farming practices If you’re a farmer in South Canterbury, join us for two free, hands-on events in Glenavy this month to strengthen effluent and silage pit management skills, improve compliance, and support long-term environmental sustainability. Designed as part of our Set for Spring series, the sessions will…
[ad_1] What you need to know about extreme weather events With weather events causing damage and disruption across Waitaha Canterbury in the past week, we understand the challenges as landowners take stock of the impacts and begin the clean up. Work can be undertaken to remediate and clean up following an extreme weather event. When…
[ad_1] Tīrama Mai Opening tomorrow from 4.30pm, this free cultural festival shines a light on Puanga and Matariki with artistic displays, projections, performances, exhibitions and interactive experiences. Tīrama Mai 2025 is based at Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū and The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora, with some works also along Worcester Boulevard and at…
[ad_1] Interest high at Our Waitarakao community drop-in events It’s been a busy week for the Our Waitarakao project team with two community events held on the draft strategy to improve the health of the Waitarakao Lagoon and its wider catchment. The South Canterbury Eco Centre hosted the first public drop-in event last Wednesday…
[ad_1] The Winter Fireworks Spectacular and KidsFest are just around the corner, and Go Live Festival is on the horizon. Winter Fireworks Spectacular If there’s one good reason to head to the beach in the middle of winter, it’s a spectacular fireworks show set to your favourite 80s bangers! New Brighton is the place to…
[ad_1] Last year we supported 93 community events with funding, and attracted over 24 major events and 42 business events to the city. The key players Christchurch City Council, ChristchurchNZ and Venues Ōtautahi have complementary roles in relation to major events in Christchurch. Christchurch City Council supports and/or delivers a variety of local and regional…
[ad_1] Get ready for open-air movies, concerts and plays, and a beach day with kites galore – the packed programme has something for everyone. Summer Outdoor Movies If you’re staying local early January, head along to the Art Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora to enjoy your choice of eight films under the sky. Summer Outdoor…
[ad_1] Christchurch City Council are considering amending its Alcohol Restrictions in Public Places Bylaw to provide an alcohol ban for QEII park and its surrounding area, specifically during events of 4000+ attendees. The request, raised by the community, would amend Schedule 2 of the Bylaw to include QEII as a “large-scale event alcohol ban area.” …
[ad_1] Tīrama Mai powered by Orion and Connetics Immerse yourself in the wonder of Matariki at Ōtautahi Christchurch’s annual winter festival of light for its final weekend! Enjoy a stunning display of light and sound that celebrates the Māori New Year and the coming of winter. Bring your friends and whānau to experience the joy…
[ad_1] Whether your whānau is into nature, crafts, music, sport, or all the above, KidsFest is the perfect way to engage, inspire and entertain your children. Tickets are still available for the following events and many more! Roll up your sleeves for craft creativity! Spend a relaxing afternoon at Aranui Library for the two-hour art…
[ad_1] Christchurch expects an influx of entrepreneurs, techies, aerospacers and digital disruptors from 5 to 12 September as the city hosts three of Aotearoa’s leading innovation events. If technology and innovation are at the fore of your work, study or passions, then buckle up for Innovate Ōtautahi – a week of inspiration and connection as…
[ad_1] From the action-packed KidsFest programme to partying at Go Live Festival, check out these annual events, proudly produced by Christchurch City Council. Winter Fireworks Spectacular Rug up for the family-friendly Winter Fireworks Spectacular on Saturday 1 July, and start the month with a bang! Make your way to the carpark north of the New…
[ad_1] “These major events are a fantastic way to show off our vibrant and playful city,” says ChristchurchNZ’s Head of Major Events Karena Finnie. “Alongside appealing to residents and drawing visitors down for the weekend, ‘friendlies’ like this provide platforms to talk to broader audiences than your standard fans and ticket holders. Unlike regular cricket…
[ad_1] The Māori New Year is traditionally marked by the rising of the star cluster Matariki. Christchurch City Libraries Kaitakawaenga, Māori Services, Maatakiwi Wakefield says this year, the star Puaka will share focus alongside Matariki in the Christchurch City Libraries’ celebration. “Puaka plays a special role in the South Island, rising three days before the…
[ad_1] Tūwhana, meaning ‘to advocate’, will be the first of its kind for the city, and Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger is patron of the programme. Designed to attract prestigious international conferences to Christchurch, the programme brings together influential thought leaders from multiple sectors and communities who work to promote Ōtautahi Christchurch as an international destination…
[ad_1] • World Economic Forum Global Shaper and Christchurch City Council Community Board member, Bridget Williams is the founder of Bead and Proceed, an organisation that educates people about the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. • Appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire for her services as a triathlete, Erin Baker is…
[ad_1] Christchurch is set to buzz over the next week with an action-packed line up of major events coming to the city. Bread & Circus – World Buskers Festival The party is on the streets of Ōtautahi Christchurch this summer holidays, with an action-packed event programme of world-class busking pitches, fantastic ticketed shows and eye-popping…
[ad_1] Don’t pack away the jandals just yet, there’s still plenty of summer fun ahead. Christchurch City Council’s programme of summer events continues throughout January and February. Treetech Sparks Perennial favourite, Treetech Sparks, is back to delight the crowds and light up the Christchurch skies on Saturday 21 January from 6.30pm – 9.30pm. The Christchurch Symphony…
[ad_1] The report commissioned by ChristchurchNZ found 51% or 10,389 of the total 20,285 unique attendees to the All Blacks Rugby Championship Test match on August 27 were from outside of the Canterbury region. The report from independent industry experts Fresh Info measures everything from tourist numbers to spend by visitors, satisfaction, and resident pride…
[ad_1] “It is an absolute coup to have someone of Jen’s calibre on board to help build our sector to be the strongest, and most collaborative in New Zealand. She brings with her an enormous amount of knowledge, networks, destination marketing, project management strategy insights and innovation skills,” Crum says. “Our beautiful riverside city of…
[ad_1] T20 international cricket, festivals and music – this weekend has it all. Don’t forget to vote! If you haven’t yet returned your voting papers for the local elections yet, you’ve got till noon on Saturday to do so. Completed voting documents can be returned to Christchurch City Council Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street, open Christchurch…
[ad_1] Christchurch residents can look forward to an event-packed spring and summer as the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions clears the way for lots of fun community events. Christchurch City Council Events and Arts Manager Lucy Blackmore says it is a welcome change to have more certainty around event planning. “There’s been a lot of disruption…
[ad_1] Enjoy KidsFest events in your regional parks KidsFest is from 9 – 24 July 2022 and offers a number of exciting events and activities through the winter school holidays. We have some great activities for you and your family. Regional Ranger Challenge When: Saturday 9 July to Wednesday 20 July 2022, all day Where: Break…
[ad_1] There are plenty of exciting events on around the city worth braving the cold for this winter. Christchurch City Council Events and Arts Manager Lucy Blackmore says there’s something for everyone listed on the Council’s What’s On events page. “What’s On is packed with family-friendly events, music and theatre performances, markets and a whole…
[ad_1] The change in COVID-19 alert levels has impacted on plans for Åtautahi Together and other major events in the city today. “Because our region is now under Level 2 restrictions, which limit the size of gatherings, events that were planned today are having to be either postponed or scaled back,’’ says Mary Richardson, who…
[ad_1] After a two-year break, more than 500 business events industry buyers and media from Australia and New Zealand were welcomed to Auckland TÄmaki Makaurau today for Business Events Industry Aotearoa’s MEETINGS exhibition. This morning at ASB Showgrounds, they were formally greeted to host city Auckland with a mihi whakatau on the show floor, led…
[ad_1] New Zealand’s creative and cultural events will be able to apply for a funding boost to help them grow, with the latest funding round of the Creative and Cultural Events Incubator set to open on 1 November, the Ministry of Business, Employment, and Innovation announced today. Susan Sawbridge, MBIE Manager Major Events said the…
[ad_1] Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) says New Zealand is marking a milestone today with the opening of its first new-generation, world-class venue – Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre. Set on the Ōtakaro Avon river in the city centre, Te Pae Christchurch features 24 meeting rooms, including a 1000-seat riverside banquet room, up to 3,300sqm…
[ad_1] Despite its best efforts to celebrate the 2021 graduates, NMIT had to severely modify all graduation events this year. Under the COVID-19 Protection Framework (traffic light) red setting, the NMIT graduation events scheduled for 3 February (Marlborough) and 11 February (Nelson) were not able to proceed with a formal ceremony at either location. However,…
[ad_1] On Friday, March 25th, a number of climate action groups in Åtautahi will be holding some of the first events in the Global Climate Strike, with one event targeting the controversial proposal to develop an international airport in Tarras. Groups led by 350 Åtautahi will be holding banners demanding climate action in different locations…