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From art exhibitions and woodcraft displays to live music and theatrical performances, get out and about this weekend in Ōtautahi. Hellzapoppin’! The Gig The Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū is hosting Hellzapoppin’! The Gig on Saturday 13 August. The long awaited and much anticipated gig that finally celebrates our past exhibition HELLZAPOPPIN’!: The Art of Flying…
Ngāi Tūāhuriri has gifted a special name – Matatiki – for the $39.9 million community facility that Christchurch City Council is building in Hornby. Lynne Te Aika from Matapopore, says the gifted name was chosen because it reflects the unique natural features of Christchurch’s south-west – the area the new facility will serve. “Much of…
For volunteer Dave Bryce, one of the secrets to living a healthier life is getting amongst the dirt. For volunteer Dave Bryce, one of the secrets to living a healthier life is getting amongst the dirt. At 74-years-old, Dave has been working to live as sustainably as possible for the past 20 years. “My wife…
Christchurch City Council is gifting buildings to two community trusts. The Hornby Community Care Trust (HCCT) will be given the Hornby Library building in Goulding Avenue once the new Hornby library, customer services and south-west leisure centre has opened. The Shirley Community Trust (SCT) is being gifted the MacFarlane Park Centre in Acheson Avenue. “Both…
A community healthcare centre that provides low-cost health services to people in the eastern suburbs will be able to buy its Linwood premises thanks, in part, to a loan from Christchurch City Council. The Council has agreed to provide Piki Te Ora with a loan of up to $750,000 to support their purchase of the…
The flags at the Christchurch Town Hall are flying at half-mast in tribute to the one of the building’s architects, Sir Miles Warren, who died on Tuesday. Sir Miles was aged 93. “Sir Miles was one of New Zealand’s most influential architects. Since the 1950s he has designed many iconic and innovative buildings, including the…
Preparations are under way for the start of work on a $3 million upgrade of the Diamond Harbour Wharf. Contractors are due to begin working on the wharf on 1 September. The wharf, which is used for the regular Black Cat ferry service from Lyttelton, is being upgraded to improve its life span and to…
In need of a hellraising, ear poppin’ unforgettable night? Then head to Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū on Saturday 13 August for Hellzapoppin’! The Gig. Originally scheduled for last year, this free gig celebrates Christchurch Art Gallery’s 2021 exhibition Hellzapoppin’! The Art of the Flying Nun. It will feature performances from Die! Die!…
Hunter Wilson had hit rock bottom. He battled against the ADHD he was diagnosed with at the age of six, had a hard time through school, got into trouble and later in life struggled massively with addiction to methamphetamine. Hunter ended up in hospitalised during a drug induced psychosis. But then he threw himself into…
Christchurch City Council is meeting at 9.30am on Thursday 11 August. The main items on the agenda for the public part of the meeting are: The monthly reports from the Community Boards outlining the significant issues and projects in their areas. A report from the Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board recommending the Council approve an Expression of…
A small hand-written note listing the names of the original stonemasons who worked on the Citizens’ War Memorial has been found encased in the concrete core of the historic monument. This note was found inside a glass bottle encased within the Citizens’ War Memorial. The 85-year-old note was tightly rolled-up inside a glass bottle that…
Like the idea of having drinks and a chat with a famed writer? Then make sure you book in now for one of WORD Christchurch’s Faraway Near events at Tūranga’s TSB Space, where you can enjoy an evening of storytelling and conversation with a special international guest, who will be sitting life-sized at your table…
With two months to go to the local body elections, two important deadlines are looming – the deadline to get on the electoral roll and the deadline for candidate nominations. Key dates Friday 12 August Nominations close at noon. Electoral roll closes at 5pm. Friday 16 September Voting and special voting begins. Voting documents…
Fire-damaged material and concrete from inside the trickling filters at the Christchurch wastewater treatment plant should be completely removed by Monday. The contractor, Southern Demolition and Salvage, is in the process of removing and transporting the final truck-loads of material to Kate Valley Landfill, which means this part of the project will be completed a…
Christchurch is turning up the heat! From fiery food and sustainable living to tobogganing and international comedians. The city has it all this weekend. Winter Festival: Chill in the City Chill in the City is Christchurch’s winter festival and is offering people a chance to enjoy winter activities including ice-skating, tobogganing, a bouncy castle, and…
In 2002, a five-year-old Nick Weir jumped into the pool at Pioneer for one of the first ever Swimsmart lessons. Now marking the 20 years of the Christchurch City Council programme, Nick has gone from pupil to teacher as the Swim Education Team Leader at Te Pou Toetoe: Linwood Pool. “I remember it was such…
Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū is preparing for a major new exhibition showcasing works from its collection and several recent acquisitions. Opening Saturday 6 August, Perilous: Unheard Stories from the Collection will present 150 works from 84 artists across its two-year run. Works from Sriwhana Spong, Louisa Afoa, Ana Iti, Lisa Reihana, Fiona…
A three-year programme is under way to establish Ōtautahi Christchurch as a world capital of urban play. The programme is being led by Gap Filler from its new Place of Play HQ in High Street and is aimed at making the city more memorable, equitable, sociable, diverse and fun. Christchurch City Council and ChristchurchNZ are…
Eleven streets in Hoon Hay and Lower Cashmere are going to have their speed limit lowered from 50 to 30 kilometres per hour. Christchurch City Council approved the speed limit change at its meeting on 28 July. It affects Palmside Street, Woodbank Street, Karaka Place, Paikea Place, Ferniehurst Street, Molesworth Place, Greenpark Street, Muirson Avenue,…
A barrier to accessing the full Christchurch City Libraries collection for those living rurally on Banks Peninsula has been removed. As part of this year’s Annual Plan process, Councillors approved dropping library hold fees for residents permanently living on the Peninsula using Akaroa and Little River libraries. “We had feedback from people living in the…
Christchurch residents whose health and wellbeing continues to be affected by the smells coming from the fire-damaged wastewater treatment plant will receive more targeted support. Christchurch City Council has today committed a further $180,000 to provide more support for schools, and targeted help for residents still affected by odours from the wastewater treatment plant. The…
Christchurch City Council roading contractors worked around the clock during last week’s heavy rain keeping the streets safe while most of us were warm and dry indoors. We talked to HEB operations manager Fatemeh Ghanbari who was on the ground during last Tuesday’s major flood event and asked her what she does and what it’s like…
The temperatures outside may be climbing but there will be a Chill in the City this week. Chill in the City is Christchurch’s winter festival. It offers people a chance to enjoy winter activities including ice-skating and tobogganing in the heart of the city. It is organised by the Central City Business Association (CCBA) and…
People travelling between Christchurch and Akaroa will have a safer speed environment from early next month. Safer speed limits will be in place on the Christchurch to Akaroa highway (SH73 and 75) from 2 September. The new speed limits were announced earlier this year by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and Christchurch City Council. As…
A reproduction of HMNZS Canterbury’s bell has been specially cast and gifted to the city of Ōtautahi Christchurch as a symbol of the close connection with the Royal New Zealand Navy forged after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. HMNZS Canterbury was berthed in Lyttelton Port when the 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck Christchurch. During the immediate…
A pre-election report outlining the key challenges that elected members in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula are likely to face over the next three years is now available. “As well as providing a snapshot of Christchurch City Council’s financial performance and how governance works, the 2022 Pre-Election Report gives an overview of what issues Christchurch and…
Rolleston House will get a new lease on life as a space for local artists. The heritage-listed building at 5 Worcester Boulevard was set to be disposed of by Christchurch City Council as part of last year’s Long Term Plan. However, today Councillors decided to retain the property for use as a community arts venue…
Another band of heavy rain could hit Christchurch and Banks Peninsula on Saturday night. “It is possible that we could get another 50mm of rain in some parts of the districts which unfortunately may result in some more surface flooding,’’ says Christchurch City Council Head of Three Waters Helen Beaumont. “We have begun releasing water…
Significant changes to Christchurch’s planning rules, set to come into effect in August, are being pushed back a month due to the impacts of Covid-19 and winter sickness. Update on Coastal Hazards and Radio Communication Pathways plan changes The Council was also preparing for two additional plan changes to be formally notified for submissions in…
Christchurch City Council has approved a revised scheme design for the Wheels to Wings – Papanui ki Waiwhetū major cycle route, clearing the way for detailed design work to begin. “The scheme design we have approved is very different to the scheme design that we originally consulted on back in 2020,’’ says Mayor Lianne Dalziel….